Anomalies in Natural Populations of Amphibians: Methodology for Laboratory Studies

Abstract

Recommendations are offered for the laboratory study of anomalies found in natural populations of amphibians to elucidate their causes. Various methods are mentioned, particularly breeding experiments, experimental gynogenesis and regeneration experiments.

References
A list of references on these questions would occupy many pages and cannot be provided here. Such references are available in the volume on anomalies in natural populations of amphibians edited by K. Henle, A. Dubois and V. Vershinin and published in Mertensiella.