Microhabitat selection by Texas horned lizards in southern Texas
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Authors: A. L. Burrow, R. T. Kazmaier, E. C. Hellgren, and D. C. Ruthven III
Date: 2001
Journal: Journal of Wildlife Management
Volume: 65
Number: 4
Pages: 645-652
Summary of Methods: Burrow et al. concluded that a wide mosaic of microhabitat types is needed to sustain healthy densities of Texas horned lizards. The lizards need adequate amounts of bare ground as well as cover from woody shrubs to adequately camouflage them. The study found that prescribed burning and grazing did not seem to have an affect on habitat selection by the horned lizards. No matter how severe the burning or grazing event was, Texas horned lizards seem to always select the same habitat types regardless.
Article Summary / Main Points: None
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Agrovoc Control Words: Riparian zones Rangelands Wildlife
Article Review Type: Refereed
Article Type: Experimental Research
Keywords: burning, grazing, habitat selection, phrynosoma cornutum, southern texas, texas horned lizard
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