Hunter Lab
Salisbury University - Biological Sciences
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The spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) is a chorus frog common
in the Eastern United States. Like most frogs, the male spring peeper
produces vocalizations and females evaluate potential mates based on
specific properties of the vocalization. It is possible for genetic
information relevant to mating to be communicated via these calls.
Through comparative genetic analysis (ISSRs and microsatellite analysis)
of Louisiana populations versus local Maryland populations, we have
established a profile of genetic variation between populations.
Phonotaxis experiments are being done to gather female call preference
data to attempt a correlation of female call preferences with the
established genetic component. Correlating call preferences with
individual call data could give insight into the mechanisms of
speciation in Pseudacris crucifer. ![]() | |||
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