Nettie A. Eigel

Hatching plasticity and embryonic learning in chorus frog ( Pseudacris triseriata ) embryos in response to predatory burrowing crayfish ( Lacunicambarus chimera )

Crayfish represent a profound threat to amphibian populations worldwide, often acting as keystone predators that disrupt breeding success and contribute to local declines. In particular, voracious predation on eggs can consume substantial proportions of clutches, exacerbating vul...