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SUBMITTER: Lawrence JP
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5886526 | biostudies-literature | 2018
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Lawrence J P JP Mahony Michael M Noonan Brice P BP
PloS one 20180405 4
Anti-predator signaling is highly variable with numerous examples of species employing cryptic coloration to avoid detection or conspicuous coloration (often coupled with a secondary defense) to ensure detection and recollection. While the ends of this spectrum are clear in their function, how species use intermediate signals is less clear. Australian Brood Frogs (Pseudophryne) display conspicuous coloration on both their dorsum and venter. Coupled with the alkaloid toxins these frogs possess, t ...[more]