Autotomy, tail regeneration and jumping ability in Cape dwarf geckos (Lygodactylus capensis)(Gekkonidae)

Autotomy, tail regeneration and jumping ability in Cape dwarf geckos (Lygodactylus capensis)(Gekkonidae)

Many studies have examined the effect of caudal autotomy on speed and behaviour of lizardsescaping over horizontal surfaces, but there have been few studies on lizards escaping oververtical surfaces and, in particular, species that jump between surfaces.We examined jumpingby the Cape dwarf gecko (Ly...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Fleming, P., Bateman, Bill
Format: Journal Article
Published: Universiteit Stellenbosch * Department of Botany and Zoology 2012
Subjects:
lizard
escape behaviour
defence
caudal autotomy
leaping
tail loss
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23463

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