The chromosomes of terraranan frogs

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This comprehensive cytogenetic study spans 36 years and over 70 expeditions to the Neotropics, examining the karyotypes and genomes of 227 recognized species and 2,548 individual specimens of Terrarana. Utilizing various staining techniques, molecular probe in situ hybridization, and genome size measurements, the research incorporates all previously published cytogenetic data on Terrarana. Karyotype characters were mapped onto a molecular phylogeny derived from analyses of mitochondrial and nuclear genes, enabling the reconstruction of karyophylogenies and calculation of chromosomal mutation rates. Findings are contextualized with existing cytogenetic data from other amphibians and vertebrates. The study elucidates the general properties of eukaryote chromosomes, the rules governing chromosome repatterning, and principles of chromosome evolution. An extensive 'Material and Methods' section serves as a guide for those interested in amphibian chromosome research. This monograph offers detailed information on terraranan karyotypes and genomes, catering to specialists in amphibian or vertebrate cytogenetics, while also providing valuable insights for herpetologists studying neotropical amphibian evolution and students interested in vertebrate cytogenetics.