Abstract
The annual life cycle of pond breeding amphibians is characterized by
periodical migrations between three critical habitats: breeding, post breeding - feeding
- and hibernating. The breeding season starts with the migration of the reproductive
adults toward the breeding site and is characterized by intense manifestations in
behavior and development of secondary sexual characters. Time spent in the water is
strongly influenced by the outcome of success in courtship, insemination and/or
fertilization. The aim of this review is to summarize some major findings of the main
research directions regarding the reproductive dynamics of temperate (and especially
European) amphibians. These are presented in detail for the most studied European
species: Triturus vulgaris, Bufo bufo, B. calamita and Rana temporaria.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 127-145 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | North-Western Journal of Zoology |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |