Terpene synthases and pathways in animals: enzymology and structural evolution in the biosynthesis of volatile infochemicals
Covering: up to the beginning of 2023 Many animals release volatile or semi-volatile
terpenes as semiochemicals in intra-and inter-specific interactions. Terpenes are important …
terpenes as semiochemicals in intra-and inter-specific interactions. Terpenes are important …
The use of bioacoustics in anuran taxonomy: theory, terminology, methods and recommendations for best practice
Vocalizations of anuran amphibians have received much attention in studies of behavioral
ecology and physiology, but also provide informative characters for identifying and …
ecology and physiology, but also provide informative characters for identifying and …
The use of the lactone motif in chemical communication
S Schulz, S Hötling - Natural product reports, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org
Covering: up to 2014 A wide variety of organisms communicate via the chemical channel
using small molecules. A structural feature quite often found is the lactone motif. In the …
using small molecules. A structural feature quite often found is the lactone motif. In the …
From uni-to multimodality: towards an integrative view on anuran communication
Undeniably, acoustic signals are the predominant mode of communication in frogs and
toads. Acoustically active species are found throughout the vast diversity of anuran families …
toads. Acoustically active species are found throughout the vast diversity of anuran families …
Sexual dichromatism drives diversification within a major radiation of African amphibians
Abstract Theory predicts that sexually dimorphic traits under strong sexual selection,
particularly those involved with intersexual signaling, can accelerate speciation and produce …
particularly those involved with intersexual signaling, can accelerate speciation and produce …
[HTML][HTML] The anuran vocal sac: a tool for multimodal signalling
Highlights•Our view of anuran communication has changed drastically during the last few
decades.•Anurans use diverse communication strategies often directly related to the vocal …
decades.•Anurans use diverse communication strategies often directly related to the vocal …
Olfaction across the water–air interface in anuran amphibians
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 …
fully terrestrial tetrapods. In many ways, they have to deal with exposure to both terrestrial …
First characterization of toxic alkaloids and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the cryptic dendrobatid Silverstoneia punctiventris
M Gonzalez, P Palacios-Rodriguez… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - Springer
Background Poison frogs are known for the outstanding diversity of alkaloid-based chemical
defences with promising therapeutic applications. However, current knowledge about …
defences with promising therapeutic applications. However, current knowledge about …
Symbiotic skin bacteria as a source for sex-specific scents in frogs
Amphibians are known to possess a wide variety of compounds stored in their skin glands.
While significant progress has been made in understanding the chemical diversity and …
While significant progress has been made in understanding the chemical diversity and …
Chemical signalling in lizards: an interspecific comparison of femoral pore numbers in Lacertidae
Animals communicate via a variety of sensory channels and signals. Studies on acoustic
and visual communication systems suggest that differences in the physical environment …
and visual communication systems suggest that differences in the physical environment …