Skin coloration as a possible non-invasive marker for skewed sex ratios and gonadal abnormalities in immature common toads (Bufo bufo)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2020.106175
Abstract: Abstract Environmental pollution and climate change can bias the sex ratios of animal populations in which sexual development is sensitive to environmental contaminants and temperature. Investigating these effects in field studies and ecotoxicological experiments is… read more here.
Keywords: sex ratios; non invasive; skin coloration; sex ... See more keywords
Avoidance behavior of juvenile common toads (Bufo bufo) in response to surface contamination by different pesticides
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0242720
Abstract: Most agricultural soils are expected to be contaminated with agricultural chemicals. As the exposure to pesticides can have adverse effects on non-target organisms, avoiding contaminated areas would be advantageous on an individual level, but could… read more here.
Keywords: behavior juvenile; toads bufo; avoidance behavior; common toads ... See more keywords