Density-dependent population regulation in a salamander

J. Van Buskirk, D. C. Smith

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Abstract

Larval Ambystoma laterale breed in splash pools on exposed rocky shorelines at Isle Royale, Michigan. Increasing density significantly reduced survival and growth, and increased the skew in the size distributions of individuals. Density effects were probably due to interference. -from Authors

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1747-1756
Number of pages10
JournalEcology
Volume72
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes

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