by Enrico | Oct 31, 2023 | scientific articles, Subterranean biology
In this article we performed a review of research papers in which experiments or description of specific behavioural trait were performed in cave species. Data was then analysed to assess the convergent evolution of such behavioral traits, and to infer on the role that behavioural adjustments may have during the colonization of subterranean environments.
Title:
Behavioural adjustments enable the colonization of subterranean environments
Authors: Enrico Lunghi , Stefano Mammola, Alejandro Martínez, Thomas Hesselberg
Journal: Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society
Link to the article Behavioural adjustments enable the colonization of subterranean environments
by admin | Sep 1, 2023 | herpetology, scientific articles
In this article we performed a fine-scale analysis of the gut contents obtained from all Speleomantes species, including hybrids. Identifying prey with higher taxonomic resolution and considering their ecology, we were able to infer on potential foraging behaviour of these salamanders, paving the way for future studies to test these new hypotheses.
Title:
Inferring on Speleomantes Foraging Behavior from Gut Contents Examination
Authors: Fabio Cianferoni, Enrico Lunghi
Journal: Animals
Link to the article Inferring on Speleomantes Foraging Behavior from Gut Contents Examination
Special Issue: Predator-Prey Interactions in Amphibians and Reptiles
by Enrico | Feb 8, 2023 | herpetology, scientific articles
In this article we provided the data deriving from two monitoring scheme interesting four populations (three epigeous and one from artificial springs) of the Sette Fratelli cave salamander Speleomantes sarrabusensis.
Title: Species diversity and distribution of amphibians and reptiles in Sardinia, Italy
Authors: Roberto Cogoni, Milos Di Gregorio, Fabio Cianferoni, Enrico Lunghi
Journal: Animals
Link to the article Monitoring of the Endangered Cave Salamander Speleomantes sarrabusensis
Special Issue: Salamanders: Distribution, Diversity, and Conservation
by Enrico | Dec 30, 2022 | herpetology, scientific articles
In this article we show an updated database on the distribution of herp species in Sardegna, with an analysis on the environmental variables that promote higher species abundance.
Title: Species diversity and distribution of amphibians and reptiles in Sardinia, Italy
Authors: Claudia Corti, Marta Biaggini, Valeria Nulchis, Roberto Cogoni, Ilaria Maria Cossu, Salvatore Frau, Manuela Mulargia, Enrico Lunghi, Lara Bassu
Journal: Acta Herpetologica
Link to the article Species diversity and distribution of amphibians and reptiles in Sardinia, Italy
