Behavioural defences of anurans: an overview
Among vertebrates, defensive behaviours have been reviewed for fishes, salamanders,
reptiles, birds, and mammals, but not yet for anuran amphibians. Although several defensive …
reptiles, birds, and mammals, but not yet for anuran amphibians. Although several defensive …
Behavioural, ecological, and evolutionary aspects of diversity in frog colour patterns
The role of colours and colour patterns in behavioural ecology has been extensively studied
in a variety of contexts and taxa, while almost overlooked in many others. For decades …
in a variety of contexts and taxa, while almost overlooked in many others. For decades …
Evolutionary transitions from camouflage to aposematism: Hidden signals play a pivotal role
The initial evolution of warning signals in unprofitable prey, termed aposematism, is often
seen as a paradox because any new conspicuous mutant would be easier to detect than its …
seen as a paradox because any new conspicuous mutant would be easier to detect than its …
Antipredator mechanisms of post-metamorphic anurans: a global database and classification system
A crucial step in any ethological study is to distinguish and classify the observed behavior
into categories. The literature on anuran antipredator mechanisms is largely scattered and …
into categories. The literature on anuran antipredator mechanisms is largely scattered and …
The phylogenetic relationships of the charismatic poster frogs, Phyllomedusinae (Anura, Hylidae)
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 …
charismatic anurans. We present a molecular phylogenetic analysis that includes 45 of the …
Antipredator defenses predict diversification rates
The “escape-and-radiate” hypothesis predicts that antipredator defenses facilitate adaptive
radiations by enabling escape from constraints of predation, diversified habitat use, and …
radiations by enabling escape from constraints of predation, diversified habitat use, and …
Sexual dichromatism drives diversification within a major radiation of African amphibians
Abstract Theory predicts that sexually dimorphic traits under strong sexual selection,
particularly those involved with intersexual signaling, can accelerate speciation and produce …
particularly those involved with intersexual signaling, can accelerate speciation and produce …
Is it all death feigning? Case in anurans
Anurans are known to feign death as a way to avoid or minimize the risk of predation.
However, information on this defensive strategy is scattered and we believe that there is …
However, information on this defensive strategy is scattered and we believe that there is …
First characterization of toxic alkaloids and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the cryptic dendrobatid Silverstoneia punctiventris
Background Poison frogs are known for the outstanding diversity of alkaloid-based chemical
defences with promising therapeutic applications. However, current knowledge about …
defences with promising therapeutic applications. However, current knowledge about …
Body size predicts between-individual differences in exploration behaviour in the southern corroboree frog
Highlights•We tested for animal personality signatures in captive southern corroboree
frogs.•Behaviour along the activity, exploration and boldness axes were …
frogs.•Behaviour along the activity, exploration and boldness axes were …