This research details morphological features and comparisons of tadpoles in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, revealing unique diagnostics and implications for species identification.
Key Points
Tadpoles of Leptobrachium chapaense exhibit distinctive diagnostic features, including a cylindrical body and robust tail musculature.
The labial tooth row formula for Pu Luong specimens is I(6+6)/(5+5)-(7+7)I, differing from those found in other regions.
Morphological correlations indicate that body length relates closely to hind limb development and tail formation.
These findings contribute to understanding species variations and their morphological adaptations in different environments.