Mechanisms and consequences of developmental acceleration in tadpoles responding to pond drying
Mechanisms and consequences of developmental acceleration in tadpoles responding to pond drying
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Many amphibian species exploit temporary or even ephemeral aquatic habitats for reproduction by maximising larval growth under benign conditions but accelerating development to rapidly undergo metamorphosis when at risk of desiccation from pond drying. Here we determine mechanisms enabling developmental acceleration in response to decreased water l...
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Mechanisms and consequences of developmental acceleration in tadpoles responding to pond drying
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1468609658
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1468609658
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0084266
