A Method for Constructing an Adjustable Platform to Obtain Lateral Photographs of Larval Anurans

Authors

Matthew C. Schacht, Georgia Southern University
Lance D. McBrayer, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2009

Publication Title

Herpetological Review

ISSN

0018-084X

Abstract

Digitally photographing specimens and using computer software to obtain morphological measurements is a commonly used technique in larval anuran research. Lateral photographs of specimens can be used to obtain measures such as snout-vent length, body height, tail length, tail height, tail musculature length, and tail musculature height (Dayton et al. 2005; Lardner 2000; Relyea 2001). However, obtaining quality lateral photographs of larval anurans can be diffi cult due to their general body plan (a rounded body and laterally compressed tail).

Recommended Citation

Schacht, Matthew C., Lance D. McBrayer. 2009. "A Method for Constructing an Adjustable Platform to Obtain Lateral Photographs of Larval Anurans." Herpetological Review, 40 (3): 303-304. source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/294449728_A_method_for_constructing_an_adjustable_platform_to_obtain_lateral_photographs_of_larval_anurans
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/biology-facpubs/97