to be mostly plastic and not genetic or induced via mutations. Tadpole behavior P. punctatus tadpoles are notoriously poor competitors. This is witnessed when they co-habitat with other species in the same ponds. The tail fin of tadpoles may become obsolete in shallower waters, so different morphologies of tadpoles may thrive in different environments even within the same species. Adult behavior Regardless of tadpole environment or size, the jumping ability is relatively strong across the board for parsley frogs. Male frogs often tend to be sedentary and inhabit the same shelters in non-breeding times of the year, and return to the same locations over several years. Females live near males and seek them out in breeding seasons and when ready to mate. The parsley frog’s habits differ from one ecological niche to another since they are heavily weather-dependent. Because of their diverse range and flexibility in egg-laying and mating habits, different local parsley frogs may not have the same date range as another frog that lives somewhere with a different weather pattern. The parsley frog hibernates for shorter times than other anurans, and some southern species skip hibernation altogether. For the frogs that do hibernate, they generally enter hibernation after the fall breed and resume reproductive activities for spring breeds following. Vocalizations Male parsley frogs utilize paired inner vocal sacs to croak underwater. They are fairly quiet in this process. The males create a relatively quiet croaking noise with the help of their paired inner vocal sacs, underwater. Female frogs may respond with a "kee, kee" call. The parsley frog has been known to have differences in calls based on the region it lives in, size, or temperature. They have an elaborate calling system, but humans more than 300 meters away can hardly hear the quiet call. Calls can last for 1.5 to 3 full seconds. Larger sizes of the calling frog usually will lead to a longer call with a lower-pitched signal. Increased temperatures will do the opposite, quickening their signals. Most males do not submerge themselves in the water when calling, though some do. Genetic diversity and plasticity In addition to plasticity, parsley frogs also exhibit a great deal of true genetic diversity. Several microsatellites have been mapped onto their alleles, and demonstrates that there are many different alleles present in their genetic field The microsatellites, or small repeats of DNA, that are mapped can indicate uniqueness, and