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Tolerance to high temperatures in tadpoles of Leptodactylus fuscus and Hyla fuscovaria in temporary ponds (Amphibia, Leptodactylidae, Hylidae)
Augusto S. Abe, Jonas Rodrigues de Souza Neto
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Abstract
In temporary ponds tadpoles of the frogs Leptodactylus fuscus and Hyla fuscovaria may be exposed to temperatures up to 40-44°C. Experimental exposure to high temperature revealed survivals after 30 min at 42°C for H. fuscovaria and at 44°C for L. fuscus. -from Authors