Research Article

First Reproductive Observations for Herpele Peters, 1880 (Amphibia: Gymnophiona: Herpelidae): Evidence of Extended Parental Care and Maternal Dermatophagy in H. squalostoma (Stutchbury, 1836)

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Head and collar region of young Herpele squalostoma. (a) Dorsal view of NHMUK 2012.4; (b) left lateral view of NHMUK 2012.2; (c) dorsal (d) left lateral views of NHMUK 2012.5. Specimens preserved 1 day (NHMUK 2012.2, 2012.4) and 29 days (NHMUK 2012.5) after field collection of clutch. Pale dots in background are 1 mm apart. Photographs by DJG.
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