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The First Findings of Frogs (Anura) from the Upper Cretaceous in Russia
AbstractThe first findings of frogs (Anura) from the Upper Cretaceous of Russia—the distal part of the humerus and a tibiofibula fragment—were...
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The Distribution of the Germ Plasm Gene germes among Anurans
AbstractThe germes gene is a marker of germ plasm and primordial germ cells (PGC). It is described for the African clawed frog Xenopus laevis ....
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Comparison of the histology and stiffness of ventricles in Anura of different habitats
Vertebrate hearts have undergone marked morphological and structural changes to adapt to different environments and lifestyles as part of the...
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Pregastrular Development of Amphibians: Ontogenetic Diversity and Eco-Devo
AbstractComparative and ecological aspects of the reorganizations of early development in the class Amphibia are analyzed. We used data on the...
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Endoparasites infecting exotic captive amphibian pet and zoo animals (Anura, Caudata) in Germany
Alongside exotic reptiles, amphibians, such as toads, frogs, salamanders, and newts, are nowadays considered popular pets worldwide. As reported for...
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Protein Composition and Biomedical Potential of the Skin Secretion of Hylarana erythraea (Schlegel, 1837) (Anura: Ranidae) from Langkawi Archipelago, Kedah, Peninsular Malaysia
The skin secretion of amphibians is known for its high content of bioactive compounds. These bioactive compounds are essential for the advancement of...
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Metal nanoparticle-induced effects on green toads (Amphibia, Anura) under climate change: conservation implications
The toxicity of aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ), copper oxide (CuO), iron oxide (Fe 3 O 4 ), nickel oxide (NiO), zinc oxide (ZnO), and titanium dioxide (TiO 2 )...
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A novel class III endogenous retrovirus with a class I envelope gene in African frogs with an intact genome and developmentally regulated transcripts in Xenopus tropicalis
BackgroundRetroviruses exist as exogenous infectious agents and as endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) integrated into host chromosomes. Such endogenous...
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Restructuring of the Optokinetic Reflex during Metamorphosis in Pelobates fuscus Laur
AbstractThe restructuring of the gaze stabilization system in Pelobates fuscus was investigated by quantitative analysis of the optomotor response...
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Aquatic Feeding in Lissamphibia
Modern amphibians are referred to as Lissamphibia and comprise the three extant groups: Anura (frogs and toads), Caudata (salamanders and newts) and...
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Larvae to adult: skin ontogeny of Physalaemus ephippifer (Anura: Leptodactylidae)
Throughout metamorphic development until adulthood, amphibians have important integumentary adaptations that maintain their physiological needs and...
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Chemical Communication and Semiochemical Recognition in Frogs: From Eggs to Adults
Semiochemicals, such as sex pheromones or predator kairomones, trigger inter- and intraspecific interactions among animals. With more than 7500...
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Tracking the Diversity and Chromosomal Distribution of the Olfactory Receptor Gene Repertoires of Three Anurans Species
Olfaction is a crucial capability for most vertebrates and is realized through olfactory receptors in the nasal cavity. The enormous diversity of...
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Metapolystoma ohlerianum n. sp. (Monogenea: Polystomatidae) from Aglyptodactylus madagascariensis (Anura: Mantellidae)
PurposeDespite Madagascar’s high amphibian diversity of more than 400 species, only a few polystome species are known from the island. The dissection...
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Ophthalmology of Amphibia: Caecilians, Salamanders, Frogs, Toads, and Relatives
Amphibians arise from a diverse class of animals that includes three distinct orders: Anura (frogs and toads) which contains approximately 5400...
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Roundup Original DI® and thermal stress affect survival, morphology and thermal tolerance in tadpoles of Boana faber (Hylidae, Anura)
In amphibians, stressful environments can lead to accelerated metamorphosis at the expense of total length, resulting in the occurrence of...
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles as a risk factor for the health of Neotropical tadpoles: a case study of Dendropsophus minutus (Anura: Hylidae)
The production and use of titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) nanoparticles are increasing worldwide. The release of this substance into the environment can...
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Sex-linked markers in an Australian frog Platyplectrum ornatum (Limnodynastidae) with a small genome and homomorphic sex chromosomes
Amphibians have highly diverse sex-determining modes leading to a notable interest in vertebrate sex determination and sex chromosome evolution. The...
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Multi-omics resources for the Australian southern stuttering frog (Mixophyes australis) reveal assorted antimicrobial peptides
The number of genome-level resources for non-model species continues to rapidly expand. However, frog species remain underrepresented, with up to 90%...
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Host defence peptide LEAP2 contributes to antimicrobial activity in a mustache toad (Leptobrachium liui)
BackgroundThe liver-expressed antimicrobial peptide 2 (LEAP2) is essential in host immunity against harmful pathogens and is only known to act as an...
