Title: Evolutionary biology of the anurans; contemporary research on major problems.
Authors: Vial, James L.,; Vial, James L.,
Publisher: University of Missouri Press,
Year: 1973
Subjects: Anura Congresses.; Amphibians Evolution Congresses.; Anura; Biological Evolution; Anura Congresses.; Biological Evolution Congresses.
Contents: Introduction: Major problems in anuran evolution / W. Frank Blair -- Part I. Osteological and biochemical considerations. The early fossil record of frogs : a review of the evidence / Richard Estes and Osvaldo A. Reig ; Bones, frogs, and evolution / Linda Trueb ; The transition from archaic to advanced frogs / John D. Lynch ; Biochemical techniques and problems in anuran evolution / Sheldon I. Guttman ; Part I discussion / Joseph A. Tihen, moderator -- Part II. Reproductive, developmental, and behavioral considerations. Evolutionary aspects of the reproductive behavior of frogs / George B. Rabb ; Quantitative constraints associated with reproductive mode in anurans / Stanley N. Salthe and William E. Duellman ; Evolutionary patterns in larval morphology / Priscilla H. Starrett ; Aspects of social behavior in anuran larvae / Richard J. Wassersug ; Part II discussion / Robert F. Inger, moderator -- Part III. Acoustic, genetic, and geographic considerations. Evolution of anuran mating calls: ecological aspects / Arne Schiøtz ; Evolution of anuran mating calls: bioacoustical aspects / Ian R. Straughan ; Ecological genetics of anurans as exemplified by Rana pipiens / David J. Merrell ; Evolution of anuran karyotypes / James P. Bogart ; The geographic distribution of frogs: patterns and predictions / Jay M. Savage ; Part III discussion / Dean E. Metter, moderator.