Escape behavior lateralization of pointed-belly frog (Leptodactylus podicipinus) (Anura, Leptodactylidae) in the southern Pantanal
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Functional lateralization in directional preference for predator evasion was examined in 45 Pointed-belly frogs (Leptodactylus podicipinus). T-maze trials revealed a preference for rightward escape, though individual bias was minimal, at only 33%, to evade predictability. Sex and size didn't influence escape decisions, aligning with predator avoidance strategies. Abstract in Portuguese is available with online material.
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amphibians, brain asymmetry, defensive behavior, pointed-belly frog
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Biotropica, v. 56, n. 3, 2024.
