Morphology of the nucho-dorsal glands and related defensive displays in three species of Asian natricine snakes

Many animals are equipped with specialized defensive systems that function in a coordinated manner involving morphological structure, physiological processes and behaviour. Nucho‐dorsal glands, unusual organs known in a few Asian natricine snakes, are believed to function in avoidance of predation,...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of zoology (1987) 2016-09, Vol.300 (1), p.18-26
Hauptverfasser:	Mori, A., Jono, T., Takeuchi, H., Ding, L., de Silva, A., Mahaulpatha, D., Tang, Y.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal behavior antipredator behaviour correlated traits defensive display defensive organ Macropisthodon Morphology natricinae nucho-dorsal glands Rhabdophis Snakes
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