2021
DOI: 10.5007/2175-7925.2021.e82843
|View full text |Cite
|
Sign up to set email alerts
|

First record of tail bifurcation in Lygodactylus klugei (Smith, Martin & Swain, 1977) (Sauria: Gekkonidae), with comments on caudal adhesive pads

Abstract: The process of caudal regeneration in lizards does not always occur perfectly, which can cause some abnormalities, such as the appearance of warped or supernumerary tails. Here we report the first cases of tail bifurcation in the Dwarf Gecko, Lygodactylus klugei, and observations about the caudal adhesive pads in individuals with bifurcated tails. Our observations represent a new case of caudal bifurcation for lizard species that have tails with functional specializations and elaborate morphological structures… Show more

Help me understand this report

Search citation statements

Order By: Relevance

Paper Sections

Select...

Citation Types

0
0
0

Publication Types

Select...

Relationship

0
0

Authors

Journals

citations
Cited by 0 publications
references
References 5 publications
0
0
0
Order By: Relevance

No citations

Set email alert for when this publication receives citations?