Stage-Specific Threats Reveal the Inadequacy of Adult-Centered Conservation
Yanfang Song, Yong-Le Wang, Qingqing Li, Zhiyong Yuan, Weiwei Zhou
The paper assesses extinction risk in Chinese frogs by analyzing traits from both adult and tadpole stages, finding that stage-specific traits significantly influence vulnerability.
eLife · Sep 7, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology