Search Results for: Wood Frog Tadpoles
New effects of Roundup on amphibians: predators reduce herbicide mortality; herbicides induce antipredator morphology
Abstract: The use of pesticides is important for growing crops and protecting human health by reducing the prevalence of targeted pest species. However, less attention is given to the potential unintended effects on nontarget species, including taxonomic groups that are of current conservation concern. One issue raised in recent years is the potential for pesticides …
The lethal impacts of Roundup and predatory stress on six species of North American tadpoles
Abstract: The decline in amphibians across the globe has sparked a search for the causes, and recent evidence suggests a connection with pesticides. However, for most pesticides, tests on amphibians are rare and conducted only for short durations (1 to 4 days) and without natural stressors. Recent studies have discovered that the stress of predator …
Sub-lethal effects of Roundup™ on tadpole anti-predator responses
Abstract: Roundup™ is a commonly used pesticide applied to agriculture and forest habitats. These areas are generally ideal for amphibians due to the presence of small, ephemeral water bodies. While Roundup™ has been shown to have lethal effects on many species of amphibians, effects on behaviour and sensory perception have yet to be considered. Here, …