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1. Rapid geographic divergence in competitive ability of cane toad larvae ( Rhinella marina ) during a biological invasion NSTL国家科技图书文献中心

Clarke, Gregory S. | Shine, Richard ... - 《Ecology》 - 2025,106(3) - n/a～n/a - 共11页 - 被引量：1

摘要：Low population densities at the expanding edge of a biological invasion are predicted to reduce intraspecific competition such that invading organisms evolve to prioritize adaptations for rapid rates ...

关键词： biological invasion | Bufo marinus | competition | intraspecific | invasive species | plasticity | spatial sorting | trade-offs | trade‐offs

2. Effect of parasite infection and invasion history on feeding, growth, and energy allocation of cane toads NSTL国家科技图书文献中心

Crane, Hailey R. | Rollins, Lee A.... - 《Biological Journal of the Linnean Society》 - 2025,144(4) - 共9页

摘要：The energy allocation decisions that organisms make can differ between sexes and populations and can be influenced by factors such as age and parasite infection. We conducted experimental parasite inf...

关键词： Rhinella marina | Bufo marinus | life history | Rhabdias pseudosphaerocephala | common garden

3. Infection by the Lungworm Rhabdias pseudosphaerocephala Affects the Expression of Immune-Related microRNAs by Its Co-Evolved Host, the Cane Toad Rhinella marina NSTL国家科技图书文献中心

Chan, Tsering C. L. | Yagound, Boris ... - 《Molecular ecology》 - 2025,34(1) - n/a～n/a - 共13页

摘要：Parasites may suppress the immune function of infected hosts using microRNAs (miRNAs) to prevent protein production. Nonetheless, little is known about the diversity of miRNAs and their mode(s) of act...

关键词： Bufo marinus | coevolution | host-parasite interaction | immunity | microRNA | nematode | host–parasite interaction

4. Spontaneous reoccurrence of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis infections in Australian green tree frogs ( Litoria caerulea ) following apparently successful heat therapy: Case report NSTL国家科技图书文献中心

Holmes, Madeleine L. | Shine, Richard ... - 《Veterinary Research Communications》 - 2024,48(5) - 3229～3237 - 共9页

摘要：Heat therapy has been reported as a safe, effective, and readily available treatment method for heat-tolerant frogs infected with Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd). We treated wild-caught Australian...

关键词： Ranoidea caerulea | Chytridiomycosis | Elevated temperature | Chytrid detection | qPCR | CHYTRIDIOMYCOSIS | AMPHIBIANS | DISEASE | TEMPERATURE | PATHOGEN...

5. Elastic vipers: reproducing snakes adjust their size and internal volume to accommodate their developing offspring NSTL国家科技图书文献中心

Lourdais, Olivier | Dupoue, Andreaz ... - 《Biological Journal of the Linnean Society》 - 2024,141(4) - 537～547 - 共11页

摘要：In many taxa, natural selection favours the ability of a female to accommodate a clutch or litter that is very large relative to her own body, placing a selective premium on traits that increase avail...

关键词： body size | burden | elasticity | reproductive effort | EVAPORATIVE WATER-LOSS | VIVIPAROUS SNAKE | BODY SHAPE | LIFE-HISTORY | EVOLUTION | PREGNANCY...

6. Life-history of masked water snakes ( Homalopsis buccata ) in Java: implications for the sustainability of harvesting NSTL国家科技图书文献中心

Arida, Evy | Maireda, Noor Laina ... - 《Wildlife Research》 - 2024,51(4) - ARTN WR23118～ - 共10页

摘要：Context Masked water snakes (Homalopsis buccata, Homalopsidae) thrive in the muddy edges of agricultural ponds and canals in densely populated areas of West Java, Indonesia, and are harvested by local...

关键词： CITES non-detriment findings | harvest | Homalopsinae | Indonesia | offtake | population monitoring | puff-faced water snake | wildlife trade | REPRODUCTIVE ECOLOGY | SIZE LIMITS...

7. Do changes in body mass alter white blood cell profiles and immune function in Australian cane toads (Rhinella marina)? NSTL国家科技图书文献中心

Brown, Gregory P. P. | Hudson, Cameron M. M...... - 《Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, Series B. Biological Sciences》 - 2023,378(1882) - ARTN 20220122～ - 共9页 - 被引量：3

摘要：Variation in food resources can result in dramatic fluctuations in the body condition of animals dependent on those resources. Decreases in body mass can disrupt patterns of energy allocation and impo...

关键词： Bufo marinus | ecoimmunology | stress | energy budget | leukogram | INVASION FRONT | LIFE-HISTORY | FOOD-INTAKE | SHORT-TERM | BASE-LINE...

8. Carrying eggs uphill: are costs of reproduction stronger on steeper slopes? NSTL国家科技图书文献中心

Gilbert, Anthony L. | Shine, Richard ... - 《Biology Letters》 - 2023,19(5) - ARTN 20230025～ - 共5页 - 被引量：1

摘要：Locomotor impairment during pregnancy is a well-documented cost of reproduction, but most empirical studies have not incorporated ecological complexity, such as locomotion on sloping inclines rather t...

关键词： Agamidae | habitat selection | locomotor performance | sprint speed | life history | oviparous | ESCAPE TACTICS | LOCOMOTOR PERFORMANCE | GRAVID LIZARDS | POWER OUTPUT...

9. The banded colour patterns of sea snakes discourage attack by predatory fishes, enabling Batesian mimicry by harmless species SCIE Web of Science核心 NSTL国家科技图书文献中心

Goiran, Claire | Shine, Terri ... - 《Proceedings of the Royal Society, B. Biological Sciences.》 - 2022,289(1987) - ARTN 20221759～ - 共8页 - 被引量：4

摘要：The evolution of bright 'warning' colours in nontoxic animals often is attributed to mimicry of toxic species, but empirical tests of that hypothesis must overcome the logistical challenge of quantify...

关键词： elapidae | hydrophiinae | laticaudinae | mullerian mimicry | predator-prey | CORAL | POPULATION | AVOIDANCE | SHARKS

10. Understanding the evolution of viviparity using intraspecific variation in reproductive mode and transitional forms of pregnancy SCIE Web of Science核心 NSTL国家科技图书文献中心

Whittington, Camilla... | Van Dyke, James U.... - 《Biological reviews》 - 2022,97(3) - 1179～1192 - 共14页 - 被引量：15

摘要：How innovations such as vision, flight and pregnancy evolve is a central question in evolutionary biology. Examination of transitional (intermediate) forms of these traits can help address this questi...

关键词： bimodal reproduction | evolutionary innovations | oviparity | reproductive biology | squamate | LIZARD ZOOTOCA-VIVIPARA | EUROPEAN COMMON LIZARD | SQUAMATE REPTILES | EGG RETENTION | LERISTA-BOUGAINVILLII...