Metamorphosis, classically defined as a spectacular post-embryonic transition, is well
exemplified by the transformation of a tadpole into a frog. It implies the appearance of new …

It is well established that a decrease in genetic variation can lead to reduced fitness and lack
of adaptability to a changing environment. Amphibians are declining on a global scale, and …

This concise, readable introduction to limnology (the science of investigating the structure
and function of inland waters), places the subject in the context of modern ecology. Unlike …

Complex microbial communities inhabit vertebrate digestive systems but thorough
understanding of the ecological dynamics and functions of host-associated microbiota within …

II. Vicariant Species Formation E. Estimates of Amphibian Species Diversity A. Dichopatric
versus Peripatric V. Correlates, Radiation Trajectories and B. Gene Flow, Dispersal and …

A primary goal of molecular ecology is to understand the influence of abiotic factors on the
spatial distribution of genetic variation. Features including altitudinal clines, topography and …

Exposure to adverse environmental conditions during early development can shape life-
history traits and have lasting effects on physiological function in later life. Although findings …

The chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal), recently introduced from Asia
to Europe, causes mortality in numerous species of salamanders and newts and has led to …

Aposematic bright colors have a key role for animal defense and can be expressed through
metabolic production or by acquiring pigments from diet. Aposematic coloration can be …

Understanding the evolutionary mechanisms that affect the genetic divergence between
diadromous and resident populations across heterogeneous environments is a challenging …