In:
Animal Biodiversity and Conservation, Consorci del Museu de Ciencies Naturals de Barcelona, Vol. 29, No. 2 ( 2006-12-30), p. 157-163
Abstract:
We evaluated whether R. dalmatina females laid their eggs randomly within a pond or preferred particular microhabitats. The same measures were performed in the same area in two consecutive years to determine whether the pattern remained constant over time. In 2003, we observed a significant selection for areas with more submerged deadwood and vegetation, presence of emergent ground and low water depth. However, these results were not confirmed in the subsequent year when none of the microhabitat features measured had a significant effect. Although microhabitat features can strongly influence tadpoles, the temporal variability of habitat at this spatial scale suggests that habitat management could be more effective if focused on a a wider spatial scale.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1578-665X
,
2014-928X
DOI:
10.32800/abc.2006.29
DOI:
10.32800/abc.2006.29.0157
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Consorci del Museu de Ciencies Naturals de Barcelona
Publication Date:
2006
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2166591-6
SSG:
12
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