Chemical characterization of the adhesive secretions of the salamander Plethodon shermani (Caudata,...
Chemical characterization of the adhesive secretions of the salamander Plethodon shermani (Caudata, Plethodontidae)
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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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 bonding strength, the fast-curing nature, and the co...
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Chemical characterization of the adhesive secretions of the salamander Plethodon shermani (Caudata, Plethodontidae)
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_5f772eb2c0854d05a57fca39be1c7e7b
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_5f772eb2c0854d05a57fca39be1c7e7b
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2045-2322
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2045-2322
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10.1038/s41598-017-05473-z
