Defensive behaviors of Leptodactylus rhodomystax (Anura: Leptodactylidae) from northern Brazil
The study of defensive behaviors in anurans can lead to new hypotheses for a better understanding of prey-predator interactions. Herein, based on field observations, we described for the first time defensive behaviors of Leptodactylus rhodomystax. The studied individual displayed stretching limbs po...
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| Formato: | Articulo Comunicacion |
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2022
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| Acceso en línea: | http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/153060 http://ojs.aha.org.ar/index.php/CdH/article/view/12 |
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| Sumario: | The study of defensive behaviors in anurans can lead to new hypotheses for a better understanding of prey-predator interactions. Herein, based on field observations, we described for the first time defensive behaviors of Leptodactylus rhodomystax. The studied individual displayed stretching limbs posture and evidenced hidden aposematism. Hidden aposematism was occasionally described to occur with stretching limbs posture. Our observations suggest that synergistic defense mechanisms in anurans may be more common than currently known. |
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