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Briefing: The 'croak' conundrum: Parasites complicate love signals in frogs

Strategic angle: Parasites interfere with the acoustic signals frogs use to attract mates, complicating their reproductive success.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-12 · 1 MIN READ

Sound is crucial for animal communication and survival.

Frogs use croaks as mating calls.

Parasites can distort these calls, affecting mating success.