Episode 90. Understanding Spindly Leg Syndrome with Kathleen Higgins
AmphibiCast - A podcast by Dan Drobates - Fridays
Spindly Leg Syndrome is a condition that negatively effects developing tadpoles and causes them to develop thin "spindly" legs during metamorphosis. The condition is ultimately fatal and as such it can be a difficult challenge for hobbyists and conservationists looking to breed dendrobatid frogs to overcome. Many have theorized why spindly leg occurs, but there hasn't been much in the way of peer reviewed literature until now. To shed light on the subject, I am joined tonight by Kathlee...