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A number of amphibians live here including the Pacific giant salamanders (Dicamptodon ensatus), red-bellied newts (Taricha rivularis), and tailed frogs (Ascaphus truei).
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C-value 1.95 pg DNA, 2n=24 2. Tailed frog Ascaphus truei
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But the leiopelmatid Ascaphus montanus, the Rocky Mountain tailed frog, didn't withdraw its legs midflight and had wildly inconsistent landings, with body angles at touchdown ranging from a 62° leg-dragging belly flop to a - 71° near-tumbling face plant.
U.S. News 2010
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Ascaphus montanus, the most primitive species, kept its legs splayed as it landed in
Scientific Blogging 2010
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The primitive frog Ascaphus montanus can jump fine, but rather than a graceful landing this amphibian does a belly flop.
Livescience.com 2010
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Ascaphus montanus, the most primitive species, kept its legs splayed as it landed in a belly flop or nosedive, then skidded to a halt on its belly (
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Ascaphus montanus, the most primitive species, kept its legs splayed as it landed in a belly flop or nosedive, then skidded to a halt on its belly (
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Ascaphus truei) by a Shrew (Sorex spp.) in Washington State.
unknown title 2009
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