How does an alien amphibian expand its distribution in an hyper-arid environment?: African common toad (Sclerophrys regularis) in Qatar
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2020.104250
Abstract: Abstract Qatar is one of the few countries where there is no permanent natural surface freshwater source, and yet toads are known to occur, recently identified as the African common toad, Sclerophrys regularis. However, little… read more here.
Keywords: sclerophrys regularis; qatar; common toad; toad sclerophrys ... See more keywords
Shrinking before our isles: the rapid expression of insular dwarfism in two invasive populations of guttural toad (Sclerophrys gutturalis)
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DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2020.0651
Abstract: Island ecosystems have traditionally been hailed as natural laboratories for examining phenotypic change, including dramatic shifts in body size. Similarly, biological invasions can drive rapid localized adaptations within modern timeframes. Here, we compare the morphology… read more here.
Keywords: sclerophrys gutturalis; guttural toad; insular dwarfism; toad sclerophrys ... See more keywords