Spider traps amphibian in northeastern Madagascar

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
Subjects:
amphibians
behavior
Heterixalus andrakata
Madagascar
predation
spider
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.7102

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