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Illustration showing different breeding specializations in anurans, including Hemiphractus with eggs on its back, Phyllomedusa eggs on a leaf, Colostethus male carrying tadpoles, aquatic eggs free-floating or attached to vegetation, Physalaemus pair with foam nest, and Gastrotheca with eggs in a pouch.
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Gastrotheca

amphibian genus
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Illustration showing different breeding specializations in anurans, including Hemiphractus with eggs on its back, Phyllomedusa eggs on a leaf, Colostethus male carrying tadpoles, aquatic eggs free-floating or attached to vegetation, Physalaemus pair with foam nest, and Gastrotheca with eggs in a pouch.
breeding specializations of frogs and toads Breeding specializations among frogs and toads.

Gastrotheca is a genus of South American tree frogs, also known as marsupial frogs. These amphibians belong to the family Hylidae.12

A distinctive characteristic of Gastrotheca is the female's brood pouch on her back. Inside this pouch, the eggs hatch, and the young develop from tadpoles into froglets before emerging. This adaptation allows them to reproduce away from permanent water sources. Tree frogs in general are known for their adhesive toe pads that aid in climbing, and their varied coloration.2

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  1. marsupial frog
  2. tree frog
  3. frog and toad - From tadpole to adult
  4. gastrotrich

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