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The phylogeny and diversity of frogs

The phylogeny and diversity of frogs. “Paleobatrachia”. + 27 families of frogs – lots of modern diversity. Ranidae – “true frogs”. Rana catesbeiana. Rana sphenocephala. Rana areolata. Microhylidae – “sheep frogs or narrow-mouthed toads”. Rhacophoridae – “Old World tree frogs”.

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The phylogeny and diversity of frogs

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  1. The phylogeny and diversity of frogs

  2. “Paleobatrachia” + 27 families of frogs – lots of modern diversity

  3. Ranidae – “true frogs” Rana catesbeiana Rana sphenocephala Rana areolata

  4. Microhylidae – “sheep frogs or narrow-mouthed toads”

  5. Rhacophoridae – “Old World tree frogs” “flying frog”

  6. Hyperoliidae – “African grass frogs” Hyperolius punticulatus Hyperolius rhodesianus

  7. Dendrobatidae – “poison arrow frogs” Dendrobates pumilio Dendrobates azureus

  8. Bufonidae – “true toads” Bufo terrestris Bufo quercicus

  9. Hylidae – “tree frogs” Hyla cinerea Phyllomedusa sp.

  10. Centrolenidae – “glass frogs”

  11. Leptodactylidae Eleutherodactylus ricordi Leptodactylus pentadactylus

  12. Pseudidae – “paradox frog”

  13. Rhinodermatidae – “Darwin’s frog”

  14. “Paleobatrachia” + 27 families of frogs – lots of modern diversity

  15. “Paleobatrachia” Pelobatidae – spadefoot toads Scaphiopus holbrookii Scaphiopus couchii

  16. “Paleobatrachia” Rhinophrynidae Rhinophrynus dorsalis

  17. “Paleobatrachia” Pipidae – the Surinam toad and clawed frogs Pipa pipa

  18. “Paleobatrachia” Bombinatoridae – fire-bellied toads Bombina bombina

  19. “Paleobatrachia” Ascaphidae – tailed frogs Ascaphis trueii

  20. “Paleobatrachia” Discoglossidae The painted frogs Discoglossus pictus

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