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Experience with predators shapes learning rules in larval amphibians

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  • Adam L. Crane
  • Brandon S. Demuth
  • Maud C.O. Ferrari

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Lay Summary The timing and frequency of predator experience play an important role in learning to recognize risk from predators. Here, tadpoles displayed similar responses towards a predator odour after different numbers of learning opportunities within a short time period. However, when tadpoles were experienced with the predator from earlier in development, their antipredator responses were enhanced from multiple learning opportunities. Our results shed light on conflicting outcomes of previous studies and have implications for conservation programs.

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  • Adam L. Crane & Brandon S. Demuth & Maud C.O. Ferrari, 2017. "Experience with predators shapes learning rules in larval amphibians," Behavioral Ecology, International Society for Behavioral Ecology, vol. 28(1), pages 312-318.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:beheco:v:28:y:2017:i:1:p:312-318.
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    1. Himal Thapa & Adam L Crane & Gabrielle H Achtymichuk & Sultan M M Sadat & Douglas P Chivers & Maud C O Ferrari, 2024. "Predator metamorphosis and its consequence for prey risk assessment," Behavioral Ecology, International Society for Behavioral Ecology, vol. 35(3), pages 1-8.

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