Widespread vulnerability of Malagasy predators to the toxins of an introduced toad.

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ID Serval
serval:BIB_DBC687926ACD
Type
Article: article d'un périodique ou d'un magazine.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Titre
Widespread vulnerability of Malagasy predators to the toxins of an introduced toad.
Périodique
Current biology
Auteur⸱e⸱s
Marshall B.M., Casewell N.R., Vences M., Glaw F., Andreone F., Rakotoarison A., Zancolli G., Woog F., Wüster W.
ISSN
1879-0445 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0960-9822
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
04/06/2018
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
28
Numéro
11
Pages
R654-R655
Langue
anglais
Notes
Publication types: Letter
Publication Status: ppublish
Résumé
Invasive species are a key factor contributing to the global decline of biodiversity, and understanding the underlying mechanisms is crucial to mitigate detrimental effects [1]. One such mechanism is the introduction of invasive species with defensive strategies, such as novel toxins, that can disrupt native predator communities [2]. Disruption of such communities can produce trophic cascades, impacting a diverse array of taxa [2]. Madagascar, a globally significant biodiversity hotspot, has recently experienced the introduction of a toxic bufonid amphibian, the Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) [3]. Since its invasion, the toad population has expanded rapidly, making control efforts problematic and eradication extremely difficult [4]. Previous cases of bufonid introductions, such as the ongoing spread of the cane toad (Rhinella marina) in Australia, have resulted in the decimation of many indigenous species [2], prompting fears that Madagascar may be similarly impacted [4]. Here we show that these fears are warranted: we demonstrate that many Malagasy vertebrates are likely to be susceptible to the toxins of this invasive toad.
Mots-clé
Animals, Bufonidae, Food Chain, Introduced Species, Toxins, Biological/toxicity, Vertebrates/genetics, Vertebrates/physiology
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Oui
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09/06/2022 10:48
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10/06/2022 6:37
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