V. Bokony

Interplay of genotypic and thermal sex determination shapes climatic distribution in herpetofauna

The paper shows that the climatic distribution of amphibians and reptiles is shaped by the interaction between genotypic and temperature-dependent sex determination systems.

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.

Tadpoles develop elevated heat tolerance in urban heat islands regardless of sex

This study finds urban-dwelling tadpoles have higher heat tolerance than woodland ones, but this difference disappears in a common-garden experiment, suggesting phenotypic plasticity drives the response, with no sex effect on heat tolerance.

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.

Amphibian larvae benefit from a warm environment under simultaneous threat from chytridiomycosis and ranavirosis

The study examines how elevated temperatures affect co-infection by Bd and Rv in amphibian larvae, finding that higher temperatures reduce pathogen prevalence and increase survival.

"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.

Novel genetic sex markers reveal unexpected lack of, and similar susceptibility to, sex reversal in free-living common toads in both natural and anthropogenic habitats

The paper develops genetic sex markers to assess sex reversal in common toads across habitats and finds low sex reversal frequency despite endocrine disruptors.

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.

Evolutionary and demographic consequences of temperature-induced masculinization under climate warming: the effects of mate choice

The paper models how mate choice affects sex ratio distortion and sex-determination system evolution under climate warming.

Does offspring sex ratio differ between urban and forest populations of great tits (Parus major)?

The paper investigates whether urban and forest great tits produce different brood sex ratios and finds no significant difference between the two habitats.

Extreme hot weather has stronger impacts on avian reproduction in forests than in cities

This study compares the impact of extreme hot weather on avian reproduction in urban and forest environments, finding stronger negative effects in forests.

Higher frequency of extra-pair offspring in urban than forest broods of great tits (Parus major)

The paper finds that urban great tit broods have a higher frequency of extra-pair offspring compared to forest broods.

Meta-analysis challenges a textbook example of status signalling and demonstrates publication bias

The paper challenges the status signalling hypothesis using meta-analysis, finding no support for dominance rank being linked to bib size in house sparrows and identifying publication bias.