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Prey capture kinematics of horned frogs (Anura: Ceratophryidae)
Ist Teil von
Journal of morphology (1931), 2024-04, Vol.285 (4), p.e21689-n/a
Ort / Verlag
United States
Erscheinungsjahr
2024
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Wiley Online Library Journals Frontfile Complete
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Horned frogs, members of the Ceratophryidae family, encompass a group of anurans varying in size and behavior, yet unified by morphological and behavioral traits enabling them to adopt a megalophagous diet (i.e., large prey feeding). Although the group has been the focus of numerous studies, our understanding of its feeding behavior remains limited. In this study, we characterize the feeding mechanism in five species representing the three extant genera of ceratophryid anurans, both in terrestrial and aquatic environments. We also explore the ability of Chacophrys pierottii to adjust feeding behavior based on prey type. Our findings show that all species are capable of wide mouth opening, displaying an asymmetric feeding cycle. While tongue usage is the primary method for capturing prey on land, ceratophryids may use their forelimbs to manipulate prey into their mouths, exhibiting different behavioral patterns. C. pierottii shows modulation of its feeding kinematics and is also capable of some modulation of its feeding in response to prey properties.
Ceratophryid anurans exhibit a wide range of feeding behaviors and kinematics, showcasing variations across species and feeding environments.