Although the relationship between dietary and phenotypic specialization has been well
documented for many vertebrate groups, it has been stated that few such general trends can …

Insular species are predicted to broaden their niches, in response to having fewer
competitors. They can thus exploit a greater proportion of the resource spectrum. In turn …

The reptiles and amphibians of the Gaza Strip and Wadi Gaza were surveyed during a
period of two years (2002–2004). A total number of 21 herpetofaunistic species (2 turtles, 8 …

Simple Summary The ability of animals to maintain their body temperature within an optimal
range, known as thermoregulation, is essential for their survival, overall health, and daily …

An efficient digestive system is of pivotal importance for survival as it governs the energy
flow from the environment to organisms. Reptiles require relatively little energy, and their …

We quantified sexual size dimorphism, diet and reproduction in the Starred Agama,
Laudakia stellio, in northern Sinai. Males were larger than females in snout-vent length and …

First record of ophiophagy in the roughtail rock agama (Stellagama stellio): one of the most rare
feeding behaviors among Europe Page 1 Feeding ecology shapes the overall biology of animals …

The feeding biology of Ophisops elegans inhabiting Bursa was investigated. Stomach
contents of 66 adult (28 males, 38 females) specimens collected from 3 localities were …

The life history traits of the rough-tailed agama, Stellagama stellio (Linnaeus, 1758) in a
population from Kütahya, Turkey were described by the skeletochronological method. From …

In most animals, juveniles are not merely miniature editions of adults. They differ in fact in
numerous aspects, including morphology, anatomy, physiology, locomotor performance …