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Phrynosoma hernandesi (Greater Short-Horned Lizard). Commensalism

January 1, 2016

Commensalism is a relationship between two organisms whereby one benefits without negatively affecting the other. Like other horned lizards, Phyrnosoma hernandesi feeds primarily on ants, but will take other insects (Powell and Russell 1983. Can. J. Zool. 62:428–440). Here we describe apparent com-mensalism between P. hernandesi and Lark Buntings (Calamo-spiza melanocorys).

Publication Year 2016
Title Phrynosoma hernandesi (Greater Short-Horned Lizard). Commensalism
Authors Amy Yackel, Rod D. Adams, Susan K. Skagen, Daniel J. Martin
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Herpetological Review
Index ID 70191676
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Fort Collins Science Center