Histological description of the bornean horned frog Megophrys nasuta (Amphibia: Anura: Megophryidae) skin structure from different body regions

• Main Authors: Ramlah, Zainudin, Elvy Quatrin, Deka, Dayangku Norlida, Awang Ojep, Lela, Suut, Aida Shafreena, Ahmad Puad, Mohd Azlan, Jayasilan, Ahmad Hata, Rasit
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malaysian Society of Applied Biology 2018
• Subjects: QL Zoology
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/32734/3/HISTOLOGICAL.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/32734/; http://www.myjurnal.my/public/article-view.php?id=120988

Skin is the first protection barrier for the frog species that protect them from high temperature, chemical toxics, and over exposure to sunlight. Thus variation in skin characteristics might reflect their adaptation to environment. Since leaf litter frogs are facing threats of habitat fragmentati...