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A . R. MAIN
B. SURVIVAL IN A R I D CONDITIONS
Desert, adaptations of frogs have been discussed by Main et al. (1959)
and frequencies of Rpecies in relation to annual rainfall end wamn of
rainfall by Main (196ba) whose map is brought up to date and reproduced in Fig. 2.
FIG. 2. Map of Western Auetrdia showing the number of epeciee of frog found within
each two degrees of latitude and longitude. Also &own is the average annud reinfdl
(below 8 in.; 8-10 in.; 10-20 in.; and above 20 in.) and the wettest 6 month period of the
year. (Data for the latter from Little, 1961, Ch. 2: “Climate and Meteorology” in 0 -
Year Bwk of Weutcn, Austmlio, 1960, No. 2, New Series.)
A . R. MAIN
B. SURVIVAL IN A R I D CONDITIONS
Desert, adaptations of frogs have been discussed by Main et al. (1959)
and frequencies of Rpecies in relation to annual rainfall end wamn of
rainfall by Main (196ba) whose map is brought up to date and reproduced in Fig. 2.
FIG. 2. Map of Western Auetrdia showing the number of epeciee of frog found within
each two degrees of latitude and longitude. Also &own is the average annud reinfdl
(below 8 in.; 8-10 in.; 10-20 in.; and above 20 in.) and the wettest 6 month period of the
year. (Data for the latter from Little, 1961, Ch. 2: “Climate and Meteorology” in 0 -
Year Bwk of Weutcn, Austmlio, 1960, No. 2, New Series.)