Numbers, neighbors, and hungry predators: What makes chemically defended aposematic prey susceptible to predation?
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.6956
Abstract: Abstract Many chemically defended aposematic species are characterized by relatively low toxin levels, which enables predators to include them in their diets under certain circumstances. Knowledge of the conditions governing the survival of such prey… read more here.
Keywords: prey; defended aposematic; hungry predators; species prey ... See more keywords
The evolution of conspicuousness in frogs: When to signal toxicity?
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DOI: 10.1111/jeb.14092
Abstract: Many organisms use conspicuous colour patterns to advertise their toxicity or unpalatability, a strategy known as aposematism. Despite the recognized benefits of this anti‐predator tactic, not all chemically defended species exhibit warning coloration. Here, we… read more here.
Keywords: evolution conspicuousness; chemically defended; toxicity; conspicuousness frogs ... See more keywords