IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. William Dougal (1822–1895) of ...
Monsoon rains not only cool the air and bathe the desert. They also set the stage for a loud and lusty burst of amphibian amour. Several species of desert toads - quietly tucked away underground for ...
Couch's spadefoot toads (Scaphiopus couchii) breed in ephemeral desert ponds that are highly variable in duration. Rapid development is expected to be advantageous in short-duration ponds, but slower ...
Preface -- General account -- Common names -- Present classifications -- Scientific name -- Specific evaluation of our North American forms -- Range -- Habitat ...
This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Couch's spadefoot toads (Scaphiopus couchii) breed in ponds of uncertain duration. In natural ponds, larvae exhibit considerable variation in ...
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Cannibalistic behavior in toad species may reveal hidden clues about evolution, genetics and environment
A new study about tadpoles that turn into cannibals may sound like fodder for nature trivia, but it carries a much deeper message about evolution—and even about ourselves. The research, published in ...
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