Phytotelm-Dwelling Frog Larvae May Not Defecate: A Unique Adaptation to a Closed Aquatic Environment

January 13, 2025

It is well known that amphibians lay their eggs in all sorts of interesting places: from large ponds, rivers and streams to tiny tree holes and snail shells. Choosing a small, isolated place to breed, such as small pools in tree hollows or bamboo stumps, can keep offspring relatively safe from…