[HTML][HTML] Seasonal variation in microhabitat of salamanders: environmental variation or shift of habitat selection?
Relationships between species and their habitats are not always constant. Different
processes may determine changes in species-habitat association: individuals may prefer …
processes may determine changes in species-habitat association: individuals may prefer …
Generalisation within specialization: inter-individual diet variation in the only specialized salamander in the world
Specialization is typically inferred at population and species level but in the last decade
many authors highlighted this trait at the individual level, finding that generalist populations …
many authors highlighted this trait at the individual level, finding that generalist populations …
Inferring on Speleomantes Foraging Behavior from Gut Contents Examination
Simple Summary The foraging behavior of European cave salamanders (genus
Speleomantes) is discussed through more detailed considerations starting from published …
Speleomantes) is discussed through more detailed considerations starting from published …
COI Metabarcoding Provides Insights into the Highly Diverse Diet of a Generalist Salamander, Salamandra salamandra (Caudata: Salamandridae)
DNA metabarcoding has proven to be an accessible, cost-effective, and non-invasive tool for
dietary analysis of predators in situ. Although DNA metabarcoding provides numerous …
dietary analysis of predators in situ. Although DNA metabarcoding provides numerous …
The trophic niche of subterranean populations of Speleomantes italicus
The determination of a species trophic niche can clarify its functional role within a food web
and how prey resources are used in relation with the spatial and temporal variability of …
and how prey resources are used in relation with the spatial and temporal variability of …
Rare and hungry: Feeding ecology of the Golden alpine salamander, an endangered amphibian in the Alps
Simple Summary We investigated the trophic ecology of the Golden Alpine salamander
(Salamandra atra aurorae), a rare and endemic amphibian found in a mixed temperate …
(Salamandra atra aurorae), a rare and endemic amphibian found in a mixed temperate …
Photographic database of the European cave salamanders, genus Hydromantes
European Hydromantes are a group of eight salamander species often occurring in
subterranean habitats, which are a difficult environment to explore. All Hydromantes are …
subterranean habitats, which are a difficult environment to explore. All Hydromantes are …
Variability of Seasonal Trophic Niche in Two Sympatric Salamanders: Italian Cave Salamanders and Fire Salamanders
The trophic niche is one of the most important ecological traits for any species, providing
information about trophic position in the food web, habitat preferences, and interspecific …
information about trophic position in the food web, habitat preferences, and interspecific …
Updating salamander datasets with phenotypic and stomach content information for two mainland Speleomantes
European plethodontid salamanders (genus Speleomantes; formerly Hydromantes) are a
group of eight strictly protected amphibian species which are sensitive to human-induced …
group of eight strictly protected amphibian species which are sensitive to human-induced …
Field-recorded data on the diet of six species of European Hydromantes cave salamanders
The availability of data on the feeding habits of species of conservation value may be of
great importance to develop analyses for both scientific and management purposes …
great importance to develop analyses for both scientific and management purposes …