The oviparous olm: Analysis & refutation of claims for viviparity in the cave salamander Proteus anguinus (Amphibia: Proteidae)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcz.2019.05.004
Abstract: Abstract Accounts in the zoological literature commonly state that the European cave-dwelling “olm,” Proteus anguinus, can reproduce “facultatively” -- switching between oviparity and viviparity according to environmental circumstances. This paper evaluates the widespread allegations of… read more here.
Keywords: anguinus; oviparous olm; analysis refutation; olm analysis ... See more keywords
Composition of the cutaneous bacterial community of a cave amphibian, Proteus anguinus
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DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiz007
Abstract: &NA; The European cave salamander Proteus anguinus is a charismatic amphibian endemic to the concealed and inaccessible subterranean waters of the Dinaric Karst. Despite its exceptional conservation importance not much is known about its ecology… read more here.
Keywords: community; proteus anguinus; ecology; composition cutaneous ... See more keywords
Monitoring health and reproductive status of olms (Proteus anguinus) by ultrasound
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182209
Abstract: The olm (Proteus anguinus) is a troglomorphic, neotenous amphibian with extraordinary life expectancy and unique adaptations that deserve further investigation. A low reproductive rate and habitat decline render it threatened by extinction. Establishing captive populations… read more here.
Keywords: status; proteus anguinus; reproductive status; health reproductive ... See more keywords
Cultivable microbiota of Proteus anguinus from underground habitats and animals accidently washed to the surface in Croatia
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DOI: 10.24099/vet.arhiv.1555
Abstract: Proteus anguinus (olm) is an amphibian endemic to underground cave systems of the Dinaric karst of Central Europe, adapted to a life in complete darkness. Recent studies have demonstrated the global decline of amphibians due… read more here.
Keywords: proteus anguinus; washed surface; microbiota;
Cultivable Skin Mycobiota of Healthy and Diseased Blind Cave Salamander (Proteus anguinus)
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.926558
Abstract: Proteus anguinus is a neotenic cave salamander, endemic to the Dinaric Karst and a symbol of world natural heritage. It is classified as “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and is… read more here.
Keywords: proteus anguinus; cultivable skin; cave salamander;