Choice of optimal oviposition sites by Hoplobatrachus occipitalis (Anura: Ranidae) in an unpredictable and patchy environment

Oecologia

Volumn 109, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 184-199

  Spieler, M ^a   Linsenmair, K E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WÜRZBURG   (Germany)

Author keywords

Amphibian; Desiccation; Hoplobatrachus occipitalis; Oviposition site choice; Predation

Indexed keywords

HOPLOBATRACHUS OCCIPITALIS;

CANNIBALISM; OVIPOSITION PREFERENCE; ROCK POOL; TADPOLE;

COTE D'IVOIRE, COMOE NATIONAL PARK;

EID: 0030617458     PISSN: 00298549     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s004420050073     Document Type: Article

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