Conspicuous Coloration May Function To Deter Avian Predators In Appalachian Salamanders
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Monica M. Winebarger (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
- Advisor
- Lynn Siefferman
Abstract: I combined three complementary approaches to explore the potential for aposematic signaling in Plethodon yonahlossee and Ambystoma maculatum. I quantified integument conspicuousness from an avian perspective via reflectance spectrometry and spot size using Adobe Photoshop and the pavo package in R. I conducted a field experiment using clay models of conspicuous P. yonahlossee salamanders and inconspicuous P. montanus to assess predator response to conspicuous prey. I also used a comparative approach to explore whether conspicuous coloration in the genera Plethodon and Ambystoma co-occurs with other traits associated with aposematism (i.e. increased body size.
Conspicuous Coloration May Function To Deter Avian Predators In Appalachian Salamanders
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- Publication
- Thesis
- Winebarger, M. (2017). "Conspicuous Coloration May Function To Deter Avian Predators In Appalachian Salamanders." Unpublished Master’s Thesis. Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.
- Language: English
- Date: 2017
- Keywords
- Ambystomatidae, Aposematism, Phylogenetic comparative analysis, Plethodontidae, Vision model