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Comparative feeding strategies and dietary plasticity of the sympatric cobras Naja melanoleuca and Naja nigricollis in three diverging Afrotropical habitats.

Authors :
Luiselli, Luca
Angelici, Francesco M.
Akani, Godfrey C.
Source :
Canadian Journal of Zoology; Jan2002, Vol. 80 Issue 1, p55, 9p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Describes the comparative feeding strategies and dietary plasticity of the sympatric cobras Naja melanoleuca and Naja nigricollis in three diverging habitats in Africa. Intersexual differences in prey composition and prey size; Accounts on the flexibility in prey-size patterns; Cause of intensive forest alteration and landscape modification.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00084301
Volume :
80
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Zoology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10246510
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1139/z01-178