Conservation management implications of substrate choice in recently metamorphosed American toads (Bufo americanus)

被引：3
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作者：
Smith, Geoffrey R. [1 ]
Schulte, Joshua J. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Denison Univ, Dept Biol, Granville, OH 43023 USA
来源：
APPLIED HERPETOLOGY | 2008年 / 5卷 / 01期
关键词：
Bufo americanus; coniferous; deciduous; leaf litter; metamorphs; soil; substrate choice;
D O I：
10.1163/157075408783489158
中图分类号：
Q95 [动物学];
学科分类号：
071002 ;
摘要：
We experimentally examined the choice of three substrate types by American load (Bufo americanus) metamorphs. Metamorphs clearly preferred deciduous leaf litter over coniferous leaf litter and bare soil, and coniferous leaf litter over bare soil. These results emphasize that modification of terrestrial habitats surrounding breeding ponds can impact anuran behavior and populations.
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页数：6
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