Toxic, invasive treefrog creates evolutionary trap for native gartersnakes
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DOI: 10.1007/s10530-017-1554-6
Abstract: Possession of unique defensive toxins by nonindigenous species may increase the likelihood of creating evolutionary traps for native predators. We tested the hypothesis that nonindigenous, toxic Cuban Treefrogs (Osteopilus septentrionalis) have created an evolutionary trap… read more here.
Keywords: invasive treefrog; toxic invasive; trap native; evolutionary trap ... See more keywords
Hydric Balance and Locomotor Performance of Native and Invasive Frogs
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DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2018.00159
Abstract: An animal’s physiology should be closely adapted to its environment to optimize organismal function, so physiological traits may be mismatched when animals are introduced to new locations. For introduced amphibians, mismatched traits involving hydric balance… read more here.
Keywords: locomotor performance; water; balance; performance ... See more keywords
Lack of Behavioral and Chemical Interference Competition for Refuges among Native Treefrogs and Invasive Cuban Treefrogs (Osteopilus septentrionalis)
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DOI: 10.3390/d10030078
Abstract: The introduction of a novel competitor can dramatically alter community dynamics, and competition-mediated impacts often result from biological invasions. Interference competition can be especially problematic as a source of methodological bias for studies seeking to… read more here.
Keywords: native treefrogs; competition; behavioral chemical; interference competition ... See more keywords