Tiger salamander feeding preference mesocosm trials (Ambystomatidae)

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Description

Controlled feeding trials in plastic mesocosms where starved salamanders are presented with multiple prey types and their consumption and foraging behavior is observed and quantified over a fixed time period.

Typical Equipment

• 52 cm × 36.5 cm plastic boxes
• observation recording materials
• sifting equipment
• camera for photos

Output Measurements

• prey consumption rates
• prey selectivity indices
• foraging encounter rates
• attack success rates

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