Skin microbiome disturbance linked to drought‐associated amphibian disease
The onset of global climate change has led to abnormal rainfall patterns, disrupting
associations between wildlife and their symbiotic microorganisms. We monitored a …
associations between wildlife and their symbiotic microorganisms. We monitored a …
Fungal disease cluster in tropical terrestrial frogs predicted by low rainfall
Anthropogenic forces are increasing climate anomalies and disease pressure in tropical
forests. Terrestrial-breeding amphibians, a diverse group of highly endemic tropical frogs …
forests. Terrestrial-breeding amphibians, a diverse group of highly endemic tropical frogs …
[HTML][HTML] Biofluorescence in the herpetofauna of northeast Bangladesh
Fluorescence is a poorly documented phenomenon in vertebrates and has been suggested
to play several biological roles. With increased study, the number of species in which …
to play several biological roles. With increased study, the number of species in which …
The cardiorespiratory system of miniature frogs
AS Carrasco‐Medina, RF Salla, A Sebben… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Anurans of the genus Brachycephalus are among the smallest vertebrates in the world, due
to an extreme process of miniaturization. As an example of this process, Brachycephalus …
to an extreme process of miniaturization. As an example of this process, Brachycephalus …
[PDF][PDF] A new species of Brachycephalus (Anura: Brachycephalidae) from Serra do Tabuleiro, Southern Brazil
S Mângia, DJ Santana… - Vertebrate …, 2023 - vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com
The number of described species of Brachycephalus has rapidly increased in the last
decade (n= 22, which represents 56% of the total). Species of the genus Brachycephalus …
decade (n= 22, which represents 56% of the total). Species of the genus Brachycephalus …
[HTML][HTML] Among the world's smallest vertebrates: a new miniaturized flea-toad (Brachycephalidae) from the Atlantic rainforest
The genus Brachycephalus includes miniaturized toadlets with two distinct morphotypes:
brightly colored species with a bufoniform phenotype and smaller, cryptic species with a …
brightly colored species with a bufoniform phenotype and smaller, cryptic species with a …
Tiny steps towards greater knowledge: An osteological review with novel data on the Atlantic Forest toadlets of the Brachycephalus ephippium species group
Brachycephalus is a small, endemic genus of anurans that occur throughout the Brazilian
Atlantic Forest. Recent analyses corroborated the monophyly of two species groups within …
Atlantic Forest. Recent analyses corroborated the monophyly of two species groups within …
Relationships of mineralized dermal layer of mountain endemic miniature frogs with climate
RB Mari, GM Mori, FS Vannucchi, LF Ribeiro… - Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The mineralized dermal layer (MDL) is found in most terrestrial anurans. Its thickness
represents on average up to 8% of that of the entire skin. It has been proposed that it may …
represents on average up to 8% of that of the entire skin. It has been proposed that it may …
A New Species of Brachycephalus (Anura, Brachycephalidae) from a Montane Atlantic Rainforest of Southeastern Brazil, with a Reappraisal of the Species Groups in …
M Folly, D Vrcibradic, CC Siqueira… - Ichthyology & …, 2022 - meridian.allenpress.com
Toadlets of the genus Brachycephalus are endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest,
where they inhabit the forest floor leaf litter. These miniaturized frogs are commonly known …
where they inhabit the forest floor leaf litter. These miniaturized frogs are commonly known …
Zooming in on amphibians: Which is the smallest vertebrate in the world?
During the last decades several miniaturized frogs have been described from different parts
of the world. Those frogs, measuring less than 25 mm, show similar miniaturization features …
of the world. Those frogs, measuring less than 25 mm, show similar miniaturization features …