Zoology Animal Ecology ZAE010
The tiger keelback (Rhabdophis tigrinus) sequesters anti-predator defensive compounds from toads (Bufo), which are consumed as prey in addition to other amphibian prey. Females of R. tigrinus are able to produce chemically defended offspring by provisioning the toad-derived toxins to their eggs. Females of R. tigrinus switch foraging behaviors according to the seasons and selectively forage for toads during gestation.
Reptilia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
| Prefecture | Kyoto | Use of Microscope | Don't Use |
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| Region | Ashiu | Use of Automatic Shooting Devices | Don't Use |
| Shooting Date | 2013/7/2 | Use of Fluorescent Probe | Don't Use |
| Shooting Time | 15:27 | Use of Infrared | Don't Use |
| Photographer | Yosuke KOJIMA | Shooting Interval (Sec.) | --- |
| Copyright Holder | Yosuke KOJIMA | Shooting Speed | --- |
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