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Abstract
Motivation
Functional diversity is an important dimension of biodiversity. In animals, most species have complex life cycles, such that the same species can display great differences in traits and ecological roles across different life history stages. Consequently, the patterns and driving factors of functional diversity can vary considerably among the different life stages. However, research on stages other than adults is rare, with data scarcity being a potential reason. The order Anura of Amphibia is a highly diverse group of terrestrial vertebrates, comprising more than 7800 species. Anurans have complex life cycles, and our knowledge about functional traits of the larval stage is extremely limited. To fill this gap, we collected morphological traits of tadpoles globally and compiled a database covering 1993 species to facilitate future studies. This database can help us gain a more comprehensive understanding of anuran biodiversity. Additionally, it offers a valuable tool for testing ecological and evolutionary hypotheses related to complex life cycles in animals.
Main Types of Variables Contained
Twenty-three traits collected from literature and 11 traits obtained by image measuring.
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