Temporal and Spatial Effects of Predator Chemical and Visual Cues on the Behavioral Responses of Rana japonica Tadpoles

A laboratory experiment was conducted to evaluate temporal and spatial effects of predator chemicals and visual stimuli on the behavioral responses of the Rana japonica tadpoles. Nymphs of the dragonfly Anax parthenope Julius were used as the predator model. Tadpoles exhibited defensive responses by...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Current Herpetology 2009-06, Vol.28 (1), p.19-25
Hauptverfasser:	Takahara, Teruhiko, Yamaoka, Ryohei
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anax parthenope Chemical cues Defensive behavior Dragonfly nymph nymphs Odonata Original s Rana Rana japonica Reduction in activity tadpoles tail Visual cues
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