Some aspects of the natural history of the casque-headed tree frog Corythomantis greeningi Boulenger (Hylidae)

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dc.contributor.authorJared, C.
dc.contributor.authorAntoniazzi, M. M.
dc.contributor.authorKatchburian, E.
dc.contributor.authorToledo, R. C.
dc.contributor.authorFreymuller, E.
dc.contributor.institutionInst Butantan
dc.contributor.institutionUniversidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)
dc.date.accessioned2016-01-24T12:30:50Z
dc.date.available2016-01-24T12:30:50Z
dc.date.issued1999-07-01
dc.description.abstractCorythomantis greeningi, a casque-headed tree frog, was studied in the field and in captivity. This species belongs to a monotypic genus, and together with other species of anurans, possesses a differentiated head which is flat, very rough and presenting cranial co-ossification with the skin. These are characteristics that are usually associated with phragmotic behaviour which is supposed to have a role in water saving and protection against predators. Observations were focused on the characteristics of the species which make it adapted to life in the Brazilian semi-arid (caatinga). Data about the body and external anatomy of the head, integument morphology, life, reproduction, interest for sheltering and defense against desiccation is presented. Finally, it is proposed that adaptation of this species to the dry environment is probably the result of the synergism of a number of different strategies against water loss, including phragmosis. (C) 1999 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.en
dc.description.affiliationInst Butantan, Lab Biol Celular, BR-05503900 São Paulo, Brazil
dc.description.affiliationUniversidade Federal de São Paulo UNIFESP EPM, Ctr Microscopia Eletron, São Paulo, Brazil
dc.description.affiliationUniversidade Federal de São Paulo UNIFESP EPM, Dept Morfol, São Paulo, Brazil
dc.description.affiliationUnifespUniversidade Federal de São Paulo UNIFESP EPM, Ctr Microscopia Eletron, São Paulo, Brazil
dc.description.affiliationUnifespUniversidade Federal de São Paulo UNIFESP EPM, Dept Morfol, São Paulo, Brazil
dc.description.sourceWeb of Science
dc.format.extent105-115
dc.identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0003-4339(00)86975-0
dc.identifier.citationAnnales Des Sciences Naturelles-zoologie Et Biologie Animale. Paris: Elsevier France-editions Scientifiques Medicales Elsevier, v. 20, n. 3, p. 105-115, 1999.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/S0003-4339(00)86975-0
dc.identifier.issn0003-4339
dc.identifier.urihttp://repositorio.unifesp.br/handle/11600/26103
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000083020000003
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherElsevier B.V.
dc.relation.ispartofAnnales Des Sciences Naturelles-zoologie Et Biologie Animale
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dc.rights.licensehttp://www.elsevier.com/about/open-access/open-access-policies/article-posting-policy
dc.subjectAmphibiaen
dc.subjectAnuraen
dc.subjectHylidaeen
dc.subjectCorythomantis greeningien
dc.subjectcasque-headed tree frogen
dc.subjectnatural historyen
dc.subjectcaatingaen
dc.subjectsemi-ariden
dc.subjectBrazilen
dc.titleSome aspects of the natural history of the casque-headed tree frog Corythomantis greeningi Boulenger (Hylidae)en
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