Z. Miko

Juvenile agile frogs spatially avoid ranavirus-infected conspecifics, but do not show generalized social distancing or self-isolation

The paper shows that juvenile agile frogs avoid infected conspecifics but do not isolate themselves, suggesting spatial avoidance may reduce disease transmission while lack of self-isolation may not be pathogen-driven.

Effects of mild winter conditions and two pyrethroid insecticides on the development and survival of juvenile common toads (Bufo bufo)

This study examines the combined effects of pyrethroid insecticides and winter conditions on juvenile common toads, finding that mild winters reduce mortality and that insecticide exposure does not significantly affect survival or morphology.

Does stress make males? An experiment on the role of glucocorticoids in anuran sex reversal

The paper tests if corticosterone mediates sex reversal in frogs and finds no significant dose-effect relationship, but notes urban habitats increase sex reversal and reduce fitness.

"Heat waves" experienced during larval life have species-specific consequences on life-history traits and sexual development in anuran amphibians

This study examines how heat waves during larval stages affect life-history traits and sexual development in two amphibian species, showing species-specific and timing-dependent effects.

Effects of chlorpyrifos on early development and anti-predator behavior of agile frogs

This study examines the effects of chlorpyrifos on agile frog tadpoles, finding that chronic exposure at high concentrations alters locomotor activity and body mass, but not other traits, suggesting some tolerance to the pesticide.

Sex reversal and ontogeny under climate change and chemical pollution: are there interactions between the effects of elevated temperature and a xenoestrogen on early development in agile frogs?

This study examines the combined effects of elevated temperature and a xenoestrogen on sex reversal and fitness traits in agile frogs, finding non-additive interactions affecting body mass.