Extant anuran amphibians originate from an evolutionary intersection eventually leading to
fully terrestrial tetrapods. In many ways, they have to deal with exposure to both terrestrial …

This review addresses the role of chemical communication in mammals, giving special
attention to the vomeronasal system in pheromone-mediated interactions. The vomeronasal …

Lungfish are the fish related most closely to tetrapods. The olfactory organ of lungfish
contains two distinct sensory epithelia: the lamellar olfactory epithelium (OE) and the recess …

The fully aquatic African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis, has an unusual and highly adapted
nose that allows it to separately sample both airborne and waterborne stimuli. The function …

Olfaction is a crucial capability for most vertebrates and is realized through olfactory
receptors in the nasal cavity. The enormous diversity of olfactory receptors has been created …

During metamorphosis, the olfactory system of anuran tadpoles undergoes substantial
restructuring. The main olfactory epithelium in the principal nasal cavity of Xenopus laevis …

Olfaction represents one of the most ancient sensory systems. Almost all organisms of
divergent animal phyla are equipped with an olfactory system that enables them to detect …

The olfactory system of extant amphibians changes as the animal transitions from a fully
aquatic to a terrestrial lifestyle at metamorphosis. Cellular morphology of the nose and …