Influence of Water Desiccation and Predator on Metamorphic Traits in the Indian Common Toad, Bufo Melanostictus
Abstract: - ANURAN amphibians have a complex life history strategy with an aquatic and a terrestrial stage (Wilbur 1980). The larval stage is critical as the larvae have to complete development and attain a threshold size before metamorphosis before emergence on la
Keywords: Metamorphosis, Gosner stage, depletion, desiccation, cues, climax stage
How to Cite?: Mallappa N Kullolli, "Influence of Water Desiccation and Predator on Metamorphic Traits in the Indian Common Toad, Bufo Melanostictus", Volume 6 Issue 10, October 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 705-709, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20177161, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20177161