Descriptions of amphibian habitat, both aquatic and terrestrial, often include plants as
characteristics but seldom is it understood whether and how those plants affect amphibian …

The leaf or monkey frogs of the hylid subfamily Phyllomedusinae are a unique group of
charismatic anurans. We present a molecular phylogenetic analysis that includes 45 of the …

Among vertebrates, nearly all oviparous animals are considered to have either obligate
aquatic or terrestrial oviposition, with eggs that are specialized for developing in those …

Sensitivity to substrate-borne vibrations is widespread in animals and evolutionarily
precedes hearing but, compared with other sensory modalities, we know little about …

Adaptive plasticity at switch points in complex life cycles (eg, hatching, metamorphosis) is
well known, but the evolutionary history of such plasticity is not. Particularly unclear is how a …

Here we review studies pertaining to the ways in which frogs use their hands and feet for
one of the most charismatic skilled abilities: grasping. We highlight the power of different …

Observations on the courtship behaviour, mating behaviour and mating success of a leaf‐
frog, Phyllomedusa rohdei, population were conducted in a temporary flooded site of the …

Phyllomedusa burmeisteri was studied during breeding aggregations in a temporary pond in
southeastern Brazil. Males were territorial and aggressive. Behavioral patterns exhibited by …

Assortative mating in animals can have substantial evolutionary impact. Numerous reports
also make it appear to be pervasive in occurrence. In assortative mating, defined here in …

Jumping consists of a series of complex movements with more variability in landing than in
take-off. Different modes have been described concerning the landing phase, which seems …