Chemical characterization of the adhesive secretions of the salamander Plethodon shermani (Caudata, Plethodontidae)
Abstract Salamanders have developed a wide variety of antipredator mechanisms, including tail autotomy, colour patterns, and noxious skin secretions. As an addition to these tactics, the red-legged salamander (Plethodon shermani) uses adhesive secretions as part of its defensive strategy. The high b...
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Nature Portfolio
2017
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