Limb anomalies of Scinax nasicus (Cope, 1862) (Anura: Hylidae) tadpoles, from Corrientes, Argentina.
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https://doi.org/10.30972/fac.3317005Keywords:
Amphibians, larvae, leg, skeletal malformationsAbstract
This paper presents a description of limb anomalies observed on Scinax nasicus tadpoles. The most frequent skeletal malformations were detected on the autopodium of the hindlimb. Apody and ectrodactyly, and aphalangy were identified but we cannot establish a cause-effect relationship of the observed anomalies. This report highlights the importance of monitoring morphological anomalies of anurans at larval stages as a possible indicator of environmental disturbance e.g. the presence of contaminants in the water.
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