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Clutch size of Caiman latirostris (Crocodylia: Alligatoridae) varies on a latitudinal gradient

Simoncini, Melina SoledadIcon ; Piña, Carlos IgnacioIcon ; Siroski, Pablo ArielIcon
Fecha de publicación: 01/2009
Editorial: University of Oradea Publishing House
Revista: North Western Journal of Zoology
ISSN: 1584-9074
Idioma: Inglés
Tipo de recurso: Artículo publicado
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Resumen

The distribution of the Broad-Snouted Caiman (Caiman latirostris) ranges from 5°S to 32°S. Thus, caiman populations are exposed to different climatic conditions, and this latitudinal gradient could affect aspects of their reproduction. In this study we present evidence that there is a positive relationship between clutch size and latitude. A possible effect of smaller clutch size  on populations from low latitudes could be increased nesting frequency, thus improving female fitness.
Palabras clave: Broad Snouted Caiman , Latitude , Reproductive Frequency , Crocodilian Reproduction , Fitness
 
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URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11336/80291
URL: http://biozoojournals.ro/nwjz/content/v5.1/nwjz.051201.Simoncini.pdf
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Simoncini, Melina Soledad; Piña, Carlos Ignacio; Siroski, Pablo Ariel; Clutch size of Caiman latirostris (Crocodylia: Alligatoridae) varies on a latitudinal gradient; University of Oradea Publishing House; North Western Journal of Zoology; 5; 1-2009; 191-196
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