Sole coloration as an unusual aposematic signal in a Neotropical toad

Many animals have evolved remarkable strategies to avoid predation. In diurnal, toxic harlequin toads (Atelopus) from the Amazon basin, we find a unique colour signal. Some Atelopus populations have striking red soles of the hands and feet, visible only when walking. When stationary, the toads are h...

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Autores principales: Rößler, Daniela C., Lötters, Stefan, Mappes, Johanna, Valkonen, Janne K., Menin, Marcelo, Lima, Albertina P., Pröhl, Heike
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6362010/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30718568
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-37705-1

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6362010/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30718568
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-37705-1

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