Corticosterone and Color Change in Southern Pacific Rattlesnakes (Crotalus helleri)

Metachrosis, or color change, in reptiles is used for thermoregulation, crypsis, and many other purposes. The mechanism and function of metachrosis remain unknown for many species, however, especially snakes. Anecdotal observations suggest that some snake species, including rattlesnakes, undergo var...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Herpetologica 2019-06, Vol.75 (2), p.143-152
Hauptverfasser:	Stepanek, John, Claunch, Natalie M., Frazier, Julius A., Moore, Ignacio T., Vernasco, Ben J., Escallón, Camilo, Taylor, Emily N.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Color Colour Corticosterone Crotalus Crypsis Darkness Defensive behavior Hormones Levels Light Metachrosis Plasma levels POINT OF VIEW Reptile Reptiles Reptiles & amphibians Serpentes Snakes Stress Thermoregulation Transplants & implants
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