Impact of hydraulic structures on status of populations of terrestrial species of tailless amphibians Cover Image

Влияние гидросооружений на состояние популяций наземных видов бесхвостых амфибий
Impact of hydraulic structures on status of populations of terrestrial species of tailless amphibians

Author(s): A. A. Marchenkovskaya
Subject(s): Sociobiology, Political Ecology
Published by: Дніпропетровський національний університет імені Олеся Гончара
Keywords: hydraulic structures; tailless amphibians; Dnieper–Donbass channel;

Summary/Abstract: Data of the research of two terrestrial amphibian species – common spade foot and green toad – from the territory adjoining to the Dnieper–Donbass channel are presented. The both populations are valid and stable. The high number of both young amphibians and mature individuals with high reproductive potential (high absolute reproductivity) are the affirmation. Morpho physiological indexes of the animals testify their normal physiological state. It has positive influence on the individuals’ and populations’ vital functions. The Dnieper–Donbass channel positively influences on the terrestrial amphibians by creation of new habitats and conditions for spreading.

  • Issue Year: 13/2005
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 118-123
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Russian