Differential Predation by Gambusia affinis on the Eggs of Seven Species of Anuran Amphibians
Grubb JC. 1972. Differential Predation by Gambusia affinis on the Eggs of Seven Species of Anuran Amphibians. The American Midland Naturalist. 88(1):102-108
Gambusia affinis ate a significantly larger number of anuran eggs from species which usually breed in temporary as opposed to permanent water. The differential predation appeared to result from the larger, firmer egg capsules of the permanent water breeders serving as a mechanical defense.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Grubb, Jerry
- Units
- DEVA
- Keywords
- Amphibia (Amphibians), Anura (Frogs Toads), Breeding habitat, Bufonidae (Toads Bufonids), Differential fitness, Taxa Links To Datasets, Taxa Links To References