PLoS One September 2013 PMID 23483926

A new species of skin-feeding caecilian and the first report of reproductive mode in Microcaecilia (amphibia: Gymnophiona: Siphonopidae).

Mark Wilkinson, Emma Sherratt, Fausto Starace, David J Gower

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The group shows high interest, as evidenced by discussions about the skinfeeding behavior and new reproductive findings, with participants sharing related facts and expressing surprise or curiosity. The tone varies from informative to humorous, and some comments specifically mention the significance of discovering a new species, reflecting recognition of its impact, although the overall engagement remains casual.

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Most participants show a high level of interest, with comments emphasizing fascinating aspects like skinfeeding behavior and new species discovery, and sharing multiple references to the publication and related facts.

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Abstract in brief

A new species of skinfeeding caecilian, Microcaecilia dermatophaga, was discovered in French Guiana, marking the first new caecilian species from this region in over 150 years.
Unlike other Microcaecilia, this species has fewer secondary grooves and lacks a specific transverse groove on the first collar, helping to distinguish it.
The study provides the first evidence of reproductive behavior — oviparity, extended parental care, and skinfeeding of young on the mother — in the genus Microcaecilia, highlighting a potentially common trait in the Siphonopidae family.]

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A new species of skin-feeding caecilian and the first report of reproductive mode in Microcaecilia (amphibia: Gymnophiona: Siphonopidae).

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