Influence of substrate types and morphological traits on movement behavior in a toad and newt species
Background Inter-patch movements may lead to genetic mixing, decreasing both inbreeding and population extinction risks, and is hence a crucial aspect of amphibian meta-population dynamics. Traveling through heterogeneous landscapes might be particularly risky for amphibians. Understanding how these...
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PeerJ Inc.
2019-01-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/6053.pdf |