Low levels of chemical anthropogenic pollution may threaten amphibians by impairing predator recognition.
Aquatic Toxicology(2016)
Abstract
•Humic acid and ammonium nitrate impair responses of tadpoles to predator cues.•Even low concentrations of pollutants increase predation risk of tadpoles.•Sublethal pollution may contribute to amphibian declines by disrupting predator recognition.
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Key words
Amphibians,Ammonium nitrate,Chemical cues,Humic acid,Predator recognition,Water pollutants
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