Abstract
The mating system of group of terrestrial salamander species is described in detail, with a focus on the red-legged salamander (Plethodon shermani). A major feature of this system is the male production and delivery of a pheromone that is used during courtship. This pheromone is used only if the male encounters a less-than-receptive female. In this case, the male delivers specialized pheromones to this female. A female receiving these pheromones mates more quickly than a female lacking this pheromone stimulation.
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- High Performance Liquid Chromatography
- Female Receptivity
- Male Pheromone
- Plethodontid Salamander
- Salamander Species
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On behalf of the many salamander workers on our collecting teams, we thank Directors Richard C. Bruce and James T. Costa for facilitating multiple years of research at the Highlands Biological Station (Highlands, NC). Funding for our long-term work was supported primarily by grants from the National Science Foundation and from the Highlands Biological Station.
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Houck, L. (2014). Chemical Persuasion in Salamanders. In: Witzany, G. (eds) Biocommunication of Animals. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7414-8_14
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