东方蝾螈（Notophthalmus viridescens）的驱蛭特性。

Leech-Repellent Property of Eastern Red-Spotted Newts, Notophthalmus viridescens.

出版信息

Science. 1971 Dec 10;174(4014):1144-6. doi: 10.1126/science.174.4014.1144.

DOI:10.1126/science.174.4014.1144

Abstract

Eastern red-spotted newts (Notophthalmus viridescens, Salamandridae) are rarely attacked by leeches. This protection is not shared by related salamandrids or by Ambystoma (Ambystomatidae). Tetrodotoxin is not the repelent. The immunity of Notophthalmus to leech parasitism is probably most significant in its aquatic stages, although the terrestrial efts are also protected.

摘要

东方红点蟾蜍（Notophthalmus viridescens，蟾蜍科）很少受到水蛭的攻击。这种保护作用并不为相关的蟾蜍科或蝾螈科（Ambystomatidae）所共有。河豚毒素并不是驱避剂。Notophthalmus 对水蛭寄生的免疫力在其水生阶段可能最为重要，尽管陆生幼体也受到保护。