Oviposition behaviour in the UK newt species, Triturus (Lissotriton) vulgaris, T.(L.) helveticus and T. cristatus effects of substrate and body size

This thesis describes a series of studies designed to examine Triturus oviposition behaviour using a detailed approach. Specifically, two main lines of investigation were examined; the impact of egg-laying substrate material and of female body size. Triturus oviposition is a complex and unusual beha...

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Main Author: Norris, Karen M.
Published: University of Liverpool 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.506444