The ontogeny of kin recognition in tadpoles of the toad Bufo melanostictus (Anura; Bufonidae)

[摘要] The ontogeny of kin recognition and influence of social environment on the development of kin recognition behaviour was experimentally investigated in tadpoles of Bufo melanostictus that lived in aggregations and showed low larval dispersion. Embryos and tadpoles of the toad were reared askin only,

[关键词] Bufo melanostictus;kin recognition;tadpoles;toad