Larval Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyl-126 Led to a Long-Lasting Decrease in Immune Function in Post-Metamorphic Juvenile Northern Leopard Frogs, Lithobates pipiens.
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DOI: 10.1002/etc.5233
Abstract: Amphibian populations are decreasing world-wide, and pollution is a contributing factor. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a class of persistent organic pollutants known to exert immunotoxicity. To assess impacts of PCBs on frogs, we exposed Lithobates… read more here.
Keywords: larval; exposure; post metamorphic; pcb 126 ... See more keywords
A comparison of the ultrastructure of the cornea of the pre- and post-metamorphic axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum, Amphibia).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2020.108396
Abstract: The corneal ultrastructure of the pre- and post-metamorphic stages of the neotenic axolotl Ambystoma mexicanum is examined using light microscopy and both scanning and transmission electron microscopy to reveal whether there are any morphological changes… read more here.
Keywords: microscopy; ambystoma mexicanum; pre post; post metamorphic ... See more keywords
Urban plums and toads: do fleshy fruits affect the post-metamorphic growth of amphibians?
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.6337
Abstract: Background The main aim of the study was to analyse the influence of fleshy fruits (plums) on the post-metamorphic growth and feeding behaviour of the green toad Bufotes viridis. We tested the following two hypotheses:… read more here.
Keywords: presence; metamorphic growth; post metamorphic; feeding behaviour ... See more keywords