(DOWNLOAD) "Aggressive Behaviors of Lizards of the Parthenogenetic Cnemidophorus Laredoensis Complex (Sauria: Teiidae) in Southern Texas." by The Texas Journal of Science * Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Aggressive Behaviors of Lizards of the Parthenogenetic Cnemidophorus Laredoensis Complex (Sauria: Teiidae) in Southern Texas.
- Author : The Texas Journal of Science
- Release Date : January 01, 1997
- Genre: Engineering,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 191 KB
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Abstract. -- The Cnemidophorus laredoensis complex consists of two separate parthenogenetic species, known as LAR-A and LAR-B, that coexist in southern Texas. Observations of free-roaming lizards in Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park demonstrate that both LAR-A and LAR-B behave aggressively toward conspecifics as well as toward each other. Seven different aggressive behaviors were observed. These were Supplant, Trail, Straddle, Chase, Face-Off, Arched Back Display and Straddle-Bite. The data suggest that LAR-B is behaviorally dominant to LAR-A and that both species may defend their burrows from intruders. **********