Gastrotheca Fitzinger, 1843 tadpole morphology: Larval cranium description and its evolutionary implications (Amphibia: Anura: Hemiphractidae)
Manuella Folly,
Lucas C. Amaral,
Luiz F. L. da Silveira
et al.
Abstract:Hemiphractids have a singular mode of reproduction that involves maternal care. The Andean‐endemic Gastrotheca marsupiata species group includes direct‐developing and tadpole‐bearing species, the latter trait being unique among Gastrotheca. Larval morphology has proven to be a valuable source of evidence to understand the taxonomy and evolution of frogs but remains understudied in Hemiphractids. Herein, we redescribe the larval cranium of G. espeletia, G. gracilis, G. marsupiata, G. peruana, G. pseustes, and G… Show more
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