Spider traps amphibian in northeastern Madagascar

Abstract Predation can take unexpected turns. For instance, various invertebrate species—most commonly spiders—may prey on vertebrates. Here, we report one observation of a spider (Sparassidae, Damastes sp.) feeding on an amphibian (Hyperoliidae, Heterixalus andrakata) inside a retreat in northeaste...

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Main Authors: Thio Rosin Fulgence, Dominic Andreas Martin, Holger Kreft, Fanomezana Mihaja Ratsoavina, Aristide Andrianarimisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.7102