An unusual preying record of Anatololacerta anatolica (Werner, 1900) (Reptilia: Lacertidae)
North-Western Journal of Zoology, cilt.18, sa.2, ss.240-241, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 18 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2022
- Dergi Adı: North-Western Journal of Zoology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Central & Eastern European Academic Source (CEEAS)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.240-241
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Anatololacerta anatolica, Feeding biology., Lacertidae, Lizard physiology, Preying
- Maltepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Feeding is a complex and important metabolic process that attracts lots of research in reptilian studies (Castilla et al. 1991, Urbani & Bels 1995, Sagonas et al. 2015). Its physiological aftermaths may affect digestive processes that, in turn, may have important ecological consequences (Waldschmidt et al. 1986). Food preferences are related to numerous biological functions such as reproduction, energy flow, and digestion. Particularly in the case of females, effective control of body temperature, hormones, and feeding behavior is required for efficient reproduction (Waldschmidt et al. 1986, Castilla et al. 1991, Pafilis et al. 2007). Most European lizards feed on arthropods (with main prey groups Coleoptera and Orthoptera); thus, arthropod abundance may affect their reproduction (Pafilis et al. 2007, Sagonas et al. 2015)