Evolution of reproduction in the Rhacophoridae (Amphibia, Anura)

Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research

Volumn 46, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 169-176

  Grosjean, S ^a   Delorme, M ^a   Dubois, A ^a   Ohler, A ^a  

^a MUSÉUM NATIONAL D'HISTOIRE NATURELLE   (France)

Author keywords

12S; 16S; Amphibia; Anura; Direct development; Foam nests; Phylogeny; Reproductive modes; Rhacophoridae; Rhodopsin

Indexed keywords

CLADISTICS; EVOLUTION; FROG; GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION; REPRODUCTION; REPRODUCTIVE STRATEGY;

ASIA; EURASIA; INDIA; SOUTH ASIA; SRI LANKA;

AMPHIBIA; ANURA; CHIRIXALUS; CHIROMANTIS; HYLA; PHILAUTUS; POLYPEDATES; RANOIDEA; RHACOPHORIDAE; RHACOPHORUS;

EID: 42149118527     PISSN: 09475745     EISSN: 14390469     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0469.2007.00451.x     Document Type: Article

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