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Predatory capture of toads by fly larvae

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Jackman, R; Nowicki, S; Aneshansley, DJ; Eisner, T
Published in: Science
January 1, 1983

A natural occurrence of predation upon toads (Scaphiopus multiplicatus) by fly larvae (Tabanus punctifer) is described. The larvae lie buried in mud, seize the toads with hooked mandibles, pull them partly into the mud, and kill them by feeding on their body fluids. The larvae may ordinarily subsist mostly on invertebrates and take Amphibia only opportunistically.

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Science

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0036-8075

Publication Date

January 1, 1983

Volume

222

Issue

4623

Start / End Page

515 / 516

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  • General Science & Technology
 

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Jackman, R., Nowicki, S., Aneshansley, D. J., & Eisner, T. (1983). Predatory capture of toads by fly larvae. Science, 222(4623), 515–516. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.222.4623.515
Jackman, R., S. Nowicki, D. J. Aneshansley, and T. Eisner. “Predatory capture of toads by fly larvae.” Science 222, no. 4623 (January 1, 1983): 515–16. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.222.4623.515.
Jackman R, Nowicki S, Aneshansley DJ, Eisner T. Predatory capture of toads by fly larvae. Science. 1983 Jan 1;222(4623):515–6.
Jackman, R., et al. “Predatory capture of toads by fly larvae.” Science, vol. 222, no. 4623, Jan. 1983, pp. 515–16. Scopus, doi:10.1126/science.222.4623.515.
Jackman R, Nowicki S, Aneshansley DJ, Eisner T. Predatory capture of toads by fly larvae. Science. 1983 Jan 1;222(4623):515–516.
Journal cover image

Published In

Science

DOI

ISSN

0036-8075

Publication Date

January 1, 1983

Volume

222

Issue

4623

Start / End Page

515 / 516

Related Subject Headings

  • General Science & Technology