Crypsis in sandhoppers
Year: 1992
Authors: Ugolini A., Di Napoli B., Castellini C., Bianchi S.
Autors Affiliation: Dip. di Biologia Animale e Genetica, Universit� di Firenze, Italy;
Istituto Nazionale di Ottica, Largo E. Fermi 6, 50125 Firenze, Italy
Abstract: To estimate the matching between the backs of adult Talitrus saltator and the sand from their home beaches, reflectance, and patch shape and size were measured. Results show that in general there is a good matching between sandhopper back patterns and the local sand. Captivity caused a significant difference in the degree of similarity between the animal
Journal/Review: BOLLETTINO DI ZOOLOGIA
Volume: 59 (3) Pages from: 303 to: 308
KeyWords: Amphipoda; Sandhoppers; Talitrus saltator; Crypsis;
DOI: 10.1080/11250009209386686
ImpactFactor: 0.521
Citations: 2
data from “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) are update at: 2025-06-08
References taken from IsiWeb of Knowledge: (subscribers only)
Connecting to view paper tab on IsiWeb: Click here
Connecting to view citations from IsiWeb: Click here
