title: [Significance of olfaction in the feeding behavior of toads (Amphibia, Anura, Bufonidae): studies with the natterjack (Bufo calamita Laur.)].
abstract: The influence of olfactory and visual prey stimuli on the feeding behaviour of toads was studied as well as their response to lasting olfactory cues. A further aim was to find simple methods for testing olfactory responsiveness in anurans. Subjects were 8 adult specimens of the European species Bufo calamita (natterjack) kept in captivity one year at least. The results point to the rôle of olfaction in these animals.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002025:Bufonidae; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D011235:Predatory Behavior; D012903:Smell; D013997:Time Factors; D014785:Vision, Ocular
vernacular_title: Zur Bedeutung des Geruchssinnes beim Nahrungserwerb von Kröten (Amphibia, Anura, Bufonidae): Versuche mit der Kreuzkröte (Bufo calamita Laur.)