LUCENA, R. J.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1262407359483877; LUCENA, Rosimere Jerônimo de.
Résumé:
The frogs have different reproductive modes, and may include or not the
presence of larvae (tadpoles). The work aimed to know the natural history of species
Physalaemus albifrons, with emphasis on reproductive aspects and larvário
development in water bodies in Caatinga areas on the sertão of Paraíba. The studies
were carried out during the rainy season, in environments that have temporary water
bodies in the region of Patos and two surrounding municipalities: São Mamede and
Maturéia. Egg masses were collected from two locations, to the accompaniment of the
tadpoles in the laboratory. The observations (n = 5) ocurr by sporadic surveys to the
follow-up of field activity and recording of the calls of the species, in temporary water
bodies in the city of Patos-PB. The tadpoles were collected daily, measured by
following the main measures of brandings. The stages of development of tadpoles were
25 to 45, resulting in some stages figured and described by following the main
structures that appear and disappear throughout the development. The development of
tadpoles showed solid and growing, though in a few internships substantially reduce
measures in stage 42 to 45 when the tadpole becomes noticeably different from the early
stages, reducing your tail and increasing your body.