Frogs that lay eggs on land – new genus named after WA teacher whose lab was a campervan

Anstisia biological group named after Marion Antsis, who wrote an acclaimed book on amphibians after retiring as a music teacherFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our free news app;get our morning email briefingFour frog species in Western Australia that lay their eggs on land have been identified as a new genus and named after a retired high school music teacher-turned-scientist.Researchers have classified the frogs into the distinct biological groupAnstisia. Their tadpoles develop entirely on land and never contact the water of a creek or pond before becoming adults. Instead, they swim around in a jelly-like pool created by laid eggs and are nourished by yolk reserves.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Western Australia Amphibians Wildlife Environment Australia news Science Zoology Biology Endangered species Endangered habitats Animals Conservation Source Type: news