Mediterranean temporary ponds (MTPs) is a priority habitat according to the Natura 2000
network of the European Union (Natura code 3170, Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC) and is …

Variation in hydrologic regimes in subtropical lakes and wetlands strongly influences
biodiversity and value to human users. Lake Okeechobee, Florida, has a 450-km 2 littoral …

Environmental challenges early in development can result in complex phenotypic trade-offs
and long-term effects on individual physiology, performance and behavior, with implications …

Mediterranean temporary ponds (MTPs) comprise an endangered habitat with several
endemic species that can be found in many countries, mainly in the Mediterranean region …

Anurans breed in a variety of aquatic habitats with contrasting levels of desiccation risk,
which may result in selection for faster development during larval stages. Previous studies …

Understanding the relationship between climate-driven habitat conditions and survival is key
to preserving biodiversity in the face of rapid climate change. Hydroperiod—the length of …

Time for metamorphosis and metamorph size of moor frogs Rana arvalis and common frogs
R. temporaria were measured in 22 ponds for 1–8 years. Environmental data in these ponds …

Microgeographic adaptation occurs when populations evolve divergent fitness advantages
across the spatial scales at which focal organisms regularly disperse. Although an …

Climate change is increasing variability in precipitation patterns in many parts of the globe.
Unpredictable changes in water availability can be particularly challenging for organisms …

Exposure to environmental contaminants contributes to the global decline of amphibian
populations. The impacts of organic contaminants on amphibians are well documented …