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| | Protocols |
 | | Use of terrestrial habitats by amphibians in the sandhill uplands of north-central Florida. | | | In North America, many amphibians have a biphasic life cycle consisting of an egg and larval stage in water, metamorphosis into a terrestrial adult, and remigration back to water as adults to breed and lay eggs. | | | In certain instances, it may be desirable to inventory amphibians using specialized techniques, such as by employing traps (e.g., soft or hard minnow traps), coverboards, PVC pipe, debris bags (Pauley and Little, 1998) or drift fences with pitfalls. |
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http://cars.er.usgs.gov/armi/Protocols/protocols.html
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| | Siren, the Amphibian - Waterman and Hill-Traveller's Companion |
| | Sirens are generalists when it comes to feeding and can survive on a large size-range of food ranging from microscopic organisms which they filter feed to large creatures like small fish, dragonfly larvae and crayfish. | | | Sirens, like most salamanders in our area, don't hibernate since they're active as long as their ponds remain full, even when covered with ice. | | | They have a pair of small front legs which they use to pull themselves through their weedy, murky world - and no hind legs - and unlike any other salamander each of their four toes ends in a claw or toenail which on a salamander is a very odd thing indeed. |
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http://www.naturealmanac.com/archive/siren/siren.html
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| | Greater Siren - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The largest of the Sirens, they can grow from 48-97 centimeters in length. | | | Younger Sirens also have a light stripe along their side, which goes away with age. | | | They range in color from a dark green-brown to almost black, and have a lighter grey or yellow underbelly. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Siren
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| | Use of Amphibians as Indicators of Ecosystem Restoration Success |
| | The siren in the trap was transferred to the bucket to be measured, weighed, and permanently marked using a microchip transponder. | | | Amphibians are found in virtually all habitats from pine forests to sawgrass marshes to mangrove estuaries, and they can become extremely abundant locally. | | | Another major impact on amphibians in the Everglades may be the introduction of invasive species. |
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http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2004/3106
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| | Amphibian Checklist and Identification Guide |
| | Also, many species have special habitat requirements and all amphibians are more or less dependent on sources of moisture. | | | Below is a checklist of all amphibian species and subspecies currently recognized in North America north of Mexico. | | | By learning more about these amphibians, their habitats, and their survival methods, Minnesotans can better appreciate why we need to conserve the wetlands, grasslands, and forests where these fascinating animals live. |
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http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/narcam/idguide
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| | Greater siren : Siren lacertina |
| | The common name "greater" comes from the fact that the other species in the genus, the Lesser Siren (Siren intermedia) measures less than 2 feet in total length, in contrast to the "greater" sirens which can exceed 3 feet in length. | | | They feed primarily on aquatic invertebrates, such as crustaceans and insect larvae. | | | One female may lay up to 1400 eggs a year. |
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http://web.fccj.org/~dbyres/siren/siren2.htm
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| | Siren (amphibian) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | As eels, they are probably able to cross land in moist nights though wet grass and such. | | | The have small front extremities and lack hind ones. | | | The Siren family (Sirenidae) is subdivided into two genera, with two species each: |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siren_(amphibian)
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| | NEARMI Conservation Status of Amphibians in the Northeast |
| | Forty-three of 90 (48%) amphibian species in the Northeast are at some level of risk, i.e., species are listed in at least one NE state as either special concern (with or without protection), threatened, or endangered. | | | Impact of reproductive and developmental toxicants of wild populations of mudpuppy in Quebec and Ontario. | | | Both the greater siren (Siren lacertina) and the common mudpuppy (Necturus m. |
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http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/nearmi/constatus
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| | NSiS: Florida Wildlife - Amphibian Index |
| | They are nocturnal and feed on a wide variety of insects. | | | They require a damp environment because their skin, which is slimy, does not protect them against moisture loss. | | | They usually begin their lives in water as tadpoles. |
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http://www.nsis.org/wildlife/amph
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| | Global Amphibian Assessment Summary of Key Findings |
| | Nearly one-third (32%) of the world’s amphibian species are threatened, representing 1,856 species. | | | At least 43% of all species are declining in population, indicating that the number of threatened species can be expected to rise in the future. | | | As many as 168 amphibian species may already be extinct. |
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http://www.globalamphibians.org/summary.htm
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| | COMPARATIVE - Online Information article about COMPARATIVE |
| | In the mud fish (Dipnoi) and amphibians multicellular spherical glands appear as involutions of the ectoderm. | | | Siren and the tadpoles of most Anura (frogs and toads) have small horny beaks. | | | Existing amphibians are usually remark-able for See also: |
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http://encyclopedia.jrank.org/COM_COR/COMPARATIVE.html
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| | Ask an Expert about Amphibians |
| | Please tell us your amphibian's tank size, day and night temperatures, humidity levels, and the kinds of food you've been feeding. | | | If you know the Latin name of your amphibian, please include it, as foreign Experts may not be familiar with the English name for the animal. | | | Our Experts come from all over the world. |
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http://www.practical-pet-care.com/amphibian_forum.php?1461
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| | Sirenidae (Gray, 1825) Sirens |
| | Member Galleries - Photos of amphibians, insects, mammals, general nature, etc., from registered members. | | | Caudate Biology - Introduction to Caudate Biology and Physiology (work in progress). | | | Sirens are elongate, aquatic salamanders with small frontal extremities, and absent hind extremities. |
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http://www.livingunderworld.org/caudata/database/sirenidae
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| | Siren intermedia |
| | Small larvae (about 24 mm TL) appear in May, grow quickly, and within a year some are 20 cm TL. | | | Larva differs from older individual by having more extensive tail fin and distinctive orange-red markings that include head stripe from gill to gill by way of snout, band across back of head, and stripe down middle of back. | | | Status: May be even more widespread than thought, but infrequently seen because of secretive habits. |
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http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/cbd/herpdist/species/si_interme.html
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| | CHECKLIST OF FLORIDA AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES |
| | Exotic (non-native) species which have been introduced (escaped or were released) and now have breeding populations in Florida are noted. | | | When complete, it will allow the user to identify all these animals in the field; will provide color photographs and line drawings of the species; will describe their geographic distribution, particularly in Florida; and furnish notes on their ecology and behavior. | | | An on-line fieldguide to Florida's amphibian and reptile fauna is under construction. |
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http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/fl-guide/flaherps.htm
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| | Biol. 452 - Amphibian Taxonomy & Natural History Labs |
| | Use the provided illustrations to learn the external anatomical terms used in keys and to help you identify these amphibians | | | These families are found only in the Eastern U.S. but they are of interest because of their unusually large body sizes and unusual anatomy. | | | Modified from: Stebbins, R.C. Amphibians and Reptiles of Western North America. |
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http://courses.washington.edu/vertebra/451/labs/amphibian_labs.htm
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| | Amphibian Species of the World - Siren intermedia Barnes, 1826 |
| | Amphibian Species of the World - Siren intermedia Barnes, 1826 | | | The taxonomic status of the sirens in South Texas is controversial. | | | There are, however, two kinds of sirens in the lower Rio Grande Valley, a Siren intermedia type (to which the name texana applies) and a larger Siren lacertina type (which Flores-Villela and Brandon, 1992, Ann. |
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http://research.amnh.org/herpetology/amphibia/references.php?id=24196
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| | Phillip Colla Natural History Photography :: Online Photo Search |
| | Lesser siren, a large amphibian with external gills, can also obtain oxygen by gulping air into its lungs, an adaptation that allows it to survive periods of drought. | | | Amphibian > Newt / Salamander'); return true" onmouseout="status_bar(''); return true" title="Category: Animal > Amphibian > Newt / Salamander">Newt / Salamander |
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http://www.oceanlight.com/lightbox.php?cs=-1350
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| | Song Siren - Big Siren Guide |
| | Creating the Sirens hair was another difficult task. | | | "SIRENS SONG gives us a well-crafted look at the passion that develops between a... | | | Siren Song is an interdisciplinary analysis combining law, political economy,... |
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http://www.bigsirenguide.com/song-siren.html
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| | Ken Mierzwa |
| | The Effect of Forest Structure on Amphibian Abundance and Diversity (2000) summary | | | Amphibians of the Angelo Coast Range Preserve, Mendocino County, California (2002) | | | Chicago region entries are intended as a resource for site stewards and volunteer amphibian monitors. |
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http://kmier.net/ecology
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| | siren - OneLook Dictionary Search |
| | siren (zoology) : Hutchinson Dictionary of Animals [home, info] | | | Words similar to siren: enchantress, temptress, delilah, alarm, enticer, femme fatale, lorelei, more... | | | Phrases that include siren: siren song, genus siren, air raid siren, aluminum siren, civil defence siren, more... |
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http://www.onelook.com/?w=siren&ls=a
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| | Global Amphibian Assessment |
| | Search the GAA database for species by name, taxonomy, country, region, habitat type, threat type, or IUCN Red List status. | | | The Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) is the first-ever comprehensive assessment of the conservation status of the world's 5,743 known species of frogs, toads, salamanders, and caecilians. | | | This website presents results of the assessments, including IUCN Red List threat category, range map, ecology information, and other data for every amphibian species. |
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http://www.globalamphibians.org
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| | MSN Encarta - Encyclopedia Article Center - Reptiles & Amphibians |
| | Search more than 4,500 articles on the world of knowledge--from aardvark to Zambia. | | | Get going on papers, presentations, and more with step-by-step guides. | | | MSN Encarta - Encyclopedia Article Center - Reptiles and Amphibians |
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http://encarta.msn.com/artcenter_0.1.8/Reptiles_Amphibians.html
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| | Georgia Amphibians |
| | Amphibians in Your Backyard (Georgia Department of Natural resources) | | | Amphibians in the Savannah River Region (Savannah River Ecology Lab) | | | Photos of Southeastern Reptiles and Amphibians (Georgia Museum of Natural History) |
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http://www.cviog.uga.edu/gsb/student/wildlife/amphibians.htm
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