Hormone regulation and the evolution of frog metamorphic diversity (original) (raw)

2011, The Genetics and Physiology of Life History Traits and Trade-Offs

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This chapter explores how hormone regulation, specifically thyroid hormone (TH) signaling, influences the diverse metamorphic life histories of frogs. It examines the molecular mechanisms behind metamorphosis, including the roles of TH receptors and transport proteins, suggesting that evolutionary changes in these systems may underlie differences in larval development among amphibian species. Future studies are encouraged to further investigate the specific contributions of these proteins to our understanding of amphibian diversity.