TY  - CONF
AU  - Golubović, Ana
AU  - Anđelković, Marko
AU  - Gvozdenović, Slađana
AU  - Šukalo, Goran
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana
AU  - Bonnet, Xavier
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5417
AB  - Dice snakes (Natrix tessellata) display an extensive repertoire of antipredator behaviors. They flee when they detect an attacker, and if captured, they vigorously struggle to evade. They spin their body, while spraying the foe with a malodorous mixture of cloacal content and cloacal gland secretions. Ultimately, dice snakes can switch to death-feigning (DF, thanatosis), i.e. tonic immobility in inverted position; usually opening their mouth, protruding their tongue, and sometimes producing bubbles with blood and saliva. However DF is a dangerous option since vital organs, like the liver, are exposed to the predator. We examined antipredator behaviors triggered by human observers, comparing capture-induced DF among five populations. DF prevalence ranged from 6.4% to 31.5%, probably due to different local predator pressures. We found no effects of dorsal coloration pattern or sex on DF frequencies. In Golem Grad population, a large sample (N=1,909) showed that DF frequency increased with body size. This might indicate to protective effect of DF from gape-limited predators. DF was three times less frequent in gravid than in non-gravid females. In another experiment we compared duration of DF in water and on land, after half a minute long standardized manipulation. Snakes released in container with water significantly decreased DF duration comparing to those released on land. Overall, different factors influence the occurrence and duration of DF, suggesting that this “desperate” attempt is under selection.
PB  - Milan, Italy: University of Milan, the University of Pavia, the Natural History Museum of Milan and the University of Milano-Bicocca
C3  - XX European Congress of Herpetology. Program & Abstracts; 2019 Sep 2-6; Milan, Italy
T1  - Oscar deserving performance: death-feigning in dice snakes
SP  - 71
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5417
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Golubović, Ana and Anđelković, Marko and Gvozdenović, Slađana and Šukalo, Goran and Tomović, Ljiljana and Bonnet, Xavier",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Dice snakes (Natrix tessellata) display an extensive repertoire of antipredator behaviors. They flee when they detect an attacker, and if captured, they vigorously struggle to evade. They spin their body, while spraying the foe with a malodorous mixture of cloacal content and cloacal gland secretions. Ultimately, dice snakes can switch to death-feigning (DF, thanatosis), i.e. tonic immobility in inverted position; usually opening their mouth, protruding their tongue, and sometimes producing bubbles with blood and saliva. However DF is a dangerous option since vital organs, like the liver, are exposed to the predator. We examined antipredator behaviors triggered by human observers, comparing capture-induced DF among five populations. DF prevalence ranged from 6.4% to 31.5%, probably due to different local predator pressures. We found no effects of dorsal coloration pattern or sex on DF frequencies. In Golem Grad population, a large sample (N=1,909) showed that DF frequency increased with body size. This might indicate to protective effect of DF from gape-limited predators. DF was three times less frequent in gravid than in non-gravid females. In another experiment we compared duration of DF in water and on land, after half a minute long standardized manipulation. Snakes released in container with water significantly decreased DF duration comparing to those released on land. Overall, different factors influence the occurrence and duration of DF, suggesting that this “desperate” attempt is under selection.",
publisher = "Milan, Italy: University of Milan, the University of Pavia, the Natural History Museum of Milan and the University of Milano-Bicocca",
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Golubović, A., Anđelković, M., Gvozdenović, S., Šukalo, G., Tomović, L.,& Bonnet, X.. (2019). Oscar deserving performance: death-feigning in dice snakes. in XX European Congress of Herpetology. Program & Abstracts; 2019 Sep 2-6; Milan, Italy
Milan, Italy: University of Milan, the University of Pavia, the Natural History Museum of Milan and the University of Milano-Bicocca., 71.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5417

Golubović A, Anđelković M, Gvozdenović S, Šukalo G, Tomović L, Bonnet X. Oscar deserving performance: death-feigning in dice snakes. in XX European Congress of Herpetology. Program & Abstracts; 2019 Sep 2-6; Milan, Italy. 2019;:71.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5417 .

Golubović, Ana, Anđelković, Marko, Gvozdenović, Slađana, Šukalo, Goran, Tomović, Ljiljana, Bonnet, Xavier, "Oscar deserving performance: death-feigning in dice snakes" in XX European Congress of Herpetology. Program & Abstracts; 2019 Sep 2-6; Milan, Italy (2019):71,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5417 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Golubović, Ana
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana
AU  - Nikolić, Marko
AU  - Nikolić, Sonja
AU  - Anđelković, Marko
AU  - Arsovski, Dragan
AU  - Iković, Vuk
AU  - Gvozdenović, Slađana
AU  - Popović, Miloš
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/Article.aspx?ID=0354-46641900034G
UR  - http://www.serbiosoc.org.rs/arch/index.php/abs/article/view/4163
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3566
AB  - Hermann’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is among the conservation priorities in the European Union. Consequently, it is included in Annexes II and IV of the EU Habitats Directive, Annex II of the Bern Convention, and Annex II of the CITES Convention. Hermann’s tortoise conservation programs compile insights on the threats affecting population viability, along with factors shaping the species’ distribution. Serbian populations of the eastern subspecies (Testudo hermanni boettgeri) seem numerous and therefore prosperous, but recent population viability analyses revealed that they are susceptible to rapid demographic changes and/or habitat destruction. This implies the need for effective population monitoring and protection, as well as mapping and preservation of suitable habitats. In this paper we summarized current knowledge about the geographic distribution of Hermann’s tortoise in Serbia and modeled its ecological niche. Our results corroborate and uphold the known species’ distribution in Serbia. Most suitable habitats are situated in the lowland areas of eastern, central and southern Serbia, under semi-open habitats, such as pastures and shrubs, broadleaf forests, and all successional stages in between. The results provided in this paper should be considered in the selection and shaping of NATURA 2000 sites in Serbia.
T2  - Archives of Biological Sciences
T1  - Distribution of Hermann’s tortoise across Serbia with implications for conservation
IS  - 3
VL  - 71
DO  - 10.2298/ABS190406034G
SP  - 509
EP  - 516
ER  - 

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year = "2019",
abstract = "Hermann’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is among the conservation priorities in the European Union. Consequently, it is included in Annexes II and IV of the EU Habitats Directive, Annex II of the Bern Convention, and Annex II of the CITES Convention. Hermann’s tortoise conservation programs compile insights on the threats affecting population viability, along with factors shaping the species’ distribution. Serbian populations of the eastern subspecies (Testudo hermanni boettgeri) seem numerous and therefore prosperous, but recent population viability analyses revealed that they are susceptible to rapid demographic changes and/or habitat destruction. This implies the need for effective population monitoring and protection, as well as mapping and preservation of suitable habitats. In this paper we summarized current knowledge about the geographic distribution of Hermann’s tortoise in Serbia and modeled its ecological niche. Our results corroborate and uphold the known species’ distribution in Serbia. Most suitable habitats are situated in the lowland areas of eastern, central and southern Serbia, under semi-open habitats, such as pastures and shrubs, broadleaf forests, and all successional stages in between. The results provided in this paper should be considered in the selection and shaping of NATURA 2000 sites in Serbia.",
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Golubović, A., Tomović, L., Nikolić, M., Nikolić, S., Anđelković, M., Arsovski, D., Iković, V., Gvozdenović, S.,& Popović, M.. (2019). Distribution of Hermann’s tortoise across Serbia with implications for conservation. in Archives of Biological Sciences, 71(3), 509-516.
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS190406034G

Golubović A, Tomović L, Nikolić M, Nikolić S, Anđelković M, Arsovski D, Iković V, Gvozdenović S, Popović M. Distribution of Hermann’s tortoise across Serbia with implications for conservation. in Archives of Biological Sciences. 2019;71(3):509-516.
doi:10.2298/ABS190406034G .

Golubović, Ana, Tomović, Ljiljana, Nikolić, Marko, Nikolić, Sonja, Anđelković, Marko, Arsovski, Dragan, Iković, Vuk, Gvozdenović, Slađana, Popović, Miloš, "Distribution of Hermann’s tortoise across Serbia with implications for conservation" in Archives of Biological Sciences, 71, no. 3 (2019):509-516,
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS190406034G . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Ljubisavljević, Katarina
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana
AU  - Urošević, Aleksandar
AU  - Gvozdenović, Slađana
AU  - Iković, Vuk
AU  - Zagora, Vernes
AU  - Labus, Nenad
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5526
AB  - The southern part of Montenegro has been pointed out as an area with outstandingly richcomposition of herpetofauna. However, the systematic studies of distribution and diversitypatterns of reptiles at the national level were lacking. Such studies are paramount in identifyingareas of high conservation priority and planning conservation actions. The increased habitat lossand degradation due to rapid urbanization and tourism-related infrastructure development makestudying and protecting biodiversity in Montenegro an urgent matter. So, in order to systematizethe current knowledge base, we gathered a large dataset consisting of literature data and ourpreviously unpublished records to assess distribution and diversity patterns of lacertid lizards inMontenegro. All data were mapped on 10 x 10 km national UTM grid. We found that elevenlacertid lizard species inhabit Montenegro (one treated as a species complex) and one additionalspecies may be present. Six of eleven species are Balkan endemics, six reach margins of theirdistribution in Montenegro and three species have fragmented ranges. Lacertids were the mostdiverse in the Maritime biogeographic region of Montenegro, while areas of low diversity werealong the state borders in the Mountain-valley region. The observed distribution is at least partlyinfluenced by sampling bias, with areas in central parts and along the north-eastern border beinglargely data deficient. The eastern mountainous subregion had a distinct species compositioncompared to all other parts of the country. The East-Mediterranean chorotype was the mostdominant represented by six species. The great diversity of lacertid fauna of Montenegro can beattributed to its specific topographic position with high influence of Mediterranean climate,heterogeneity of biomes, complex geological history and diverse relief. The Maritime region withits high species richness and eastern subregion of Montenegro with the most unique speciescomposition are areas are of high conservation priority.
PB  - Belgrade: Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade
C3  - 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel
T1  - Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5526
ER  - 

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year = "2018",
abstract = "The southern part of Montenegro has been pointed out as an area with outstandingly richcomposition of herpetofauna. However, the systematic studies of distribution and diversitypatterns of reptiles at the national level were lacking. Such studies are paramount in identifyingareas of high conservation priority and planning conservation actions. The increased habitat lossand degradation due to rapid urbanization and tourism-related infrastructure development makestudying and protecting biodiversity in Montenegro an urgent matter. So, in order to systematizethe current knowledge base, we gathered a large dataset consisting of literature data and ourpreviously unpublished records to assess distribution and diversity patterns of lacertid lizards inMontenegro. All data were mapped on 10 x 10 km national UTM grid. We found that elevenlacertid lizard species inhabit Montenegro (one treated as a species complex) and one additionalspecies may be present. Six of eleven species are Balkan endemics, six reach margins of theirdistribution in Montenegro and three species have fragmented ranges. Lacertids were the mostdiverse in the Maritime biogeographic region of Montenegro, while areas of low diversity werealong the state borders in the Mountain-valley region. The observed distribution is at least partlyinfluenced by sampling bias, with areas in central parts and along the north-eastern border beinglargely data deficient. The eastern mountainous subregion had a distinct species compositioncompared to all other parts of the country. The East-Mediterranean chorotype was the mostdominant represented by six species. The great diversity of lacertid fauna of Montenegro can beattributed to its specific topographic position with high influence of Mediterranean climate,heterogeneity of biomes, complex geological history and diverse relief. The Maritime region withits high species richness and eastern subregion of Montenegro with the most unique speciescomposition are areas are of high conservation priority.",
publisher = "Belgrade: Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade",
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title = "Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5526"
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Ljubisavljević, K., Tomović, L., Urošević, A., Gvozdenović, S., Iković, V., Zagora, V.,& Labus, N.. (2018). Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro. in 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel
Belgrade: Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade..
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5526

Ljubisavljević K, Tomović L, Urošević A, Gvozdenović S, Iković V, Zagora V, Labus N. Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro. in 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel. 2018;.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5526 .

Ljubisavljević, Katarina, Tomović, Ljiljana, Urošević, Aleksandar, Gvozdenović, Slađana, Iković, Vuk, Zagora, Vernes, Labus, Nenad, "Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro" in 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel (2018),
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5526 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Ljubisavljević, Katarina
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana
AU  - Urošević, Aleksandar
AU  - Gvozdenović, Slađana
AU  - Iković, Vuk
AU  - Zagora, Vernes
AU  - Labus, Nenad
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5525
AB  - The southern part of Montenegro has been pointed out as an area with outstandingly rich
composition of herpetofauna. However, the systematic studies of distribution and diversity
patterns of reptiles at the national level were lacking. Such studies are paramount in identifying
areas of high conservation priority and planning conservation actions. The increased habitat loss
and degradation due to rapid urbanization and tourism-related infrastructure development make
studying and protecting biodiversity in Montenegro an urgent matter. So, in order to systematize
the current knowledge base, we gathered a large dataset consisting of literature data and our
previously unpublished records to assess distribution and diversity patterns of lacertid lizards in
Montenegro. All data were mapped on 10 x 10 km national UTM grid. We found that eleven
lacertid lizard species inhabit Montenegro (one treated as a species complex) and one additional
species may be present. Six of eleven species are Balkan endemics, six reach margins of their
distribution in Montenegro and three species have fragmented ranges. Lacertids were the most
diverse in the Maritime biogeographic region of Montenegro, while areas of low diversity were
along the state borders in the Mountain-valley region. The observed distribution is at least partly
influenced by sampling bias, with areas in central parts and along the north-eastern border being
largely data deficient. The eastern mountainous subregion had a distinct species composition
compared to all other parts of the country. The East-Mediterranean chorotype was the most
dominant represented by six species. The great diversity of lacertid fauna of Montenegro can be
attributed to its specific topographic position with high influence of Mediterranean climate,
heterogeneity of biomes, complex geological history and diverse relief. The Maritime region with
its high species richness and eastern subregion of Montenegro with the most unique species
composition are areas are of high conservation priority.
PB  - Tel Aviv: The Zoological Society of Israel
C3  - Book of Abstracts: 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel
T1  - Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro
SP  - 66
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5525
ER  - 

@conference{
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year = "2018",
abstract = "The southern part of Montenegro has been pointed out as an area with outstandingly rich
composition of herpetofauna. However, the systematic studies of distribution and diversity
patterns of reptiles at the national level were lacking. Such studies are paramount in identifying
areas of high conservation priority and planning conservation actions. The increased habitat loss
and degradation due to rapid urbanization and tourism-related infrastructure development make
studying and protecting biodiversity in Montenegro an urgent matter. So, in order to systematize
the current knowledge base, we gathered a large dataset consisting of literature data and our
previously unpublished records to assess distribution and diversity patterns of lacertid lizards in
Montenegro. All data were mapped on 10 x 10 km national UTM grid. We found that eleven
lacertid lizard species inhabit Montenegro (one treated as a species complex) and one additional
species may be present. Six of eleven species are Balkan endemics, six reach margins of their
distribution in Montenegro and three species have fragmented ranges. Lacertids were the most
diverse in the Maritime biogeographic region of Montenegro, while areas of low diversity were
along the state borders in the Mountain-valley region. The observed distribution is at least partly
influenced by sampling bias, with areas in central parts and along the north-eastern border being
largely data deficient. The eastern mountainous subregion had a distinct species composition
compared to all other parts of the country. The East-Mediterranean chorotype was the most
dominant represented by six species. The great diversity of lacertid fauna of Montenegro can be
attributed to its specific topographic position with high influence of Mediterranean climate,
heterogeneity of biomes, complex geological history and diverse relief. The Maritime region with
its high species richness and eastern subregion of Montenegro with the most unique species
composition are areas are of high conservation priority.",
publisher = "Tel Aviv: The Zoological Society of Israel",
journal = "Book of Abstracts: 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel",
title = "Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro",
pages = "66",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5525"
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Ljubisavljević, K., Tomović, L., Urošević, A., Gvozdenović, S., Iković, V., Zagora, V.,& Labus, N.. (2018). Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro. in Book of Abstracts: 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv: The Zoological Society of Israel., 66.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5525

Ljubisavljević K, Tomović L, Urošević A, Gvozdenović S, Iković V, Zagora V, Labus N. Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro. in Book of Abstracts: 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel. 2018;:66.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5525 .

Ljubisavljević, Katarina, Tomović, Ljiljana, Urošević, Aleksandar, Gvozdenović, Slađana, Iković, Vuk, Zagora, Vernes, Labus, Nenad, "Updated distribution and diversity of lacertid lizards (Squamata, Lacertilia) in Montenegro" in Book of Abstracts: 10th International Symposium on the Lacertids of the Mediterranean Basin and 2nd Symposium on lizards of the Mediterranean Basin; 2018 Jun 18-21; Tel Aviv, Israel (2018):66,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5525 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ljubisavljević, Katarina
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana
AU  - Urošević, Aleksandar
AU  - Gvozdenović, Slađana
AU  - Iković, Vuk
AU  - Zagora, Vernes
AU  - Labus, Nenad
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://www.fupress.net/index.php/ah/article/view/21327
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3098
AB  - The southern part of Montenegro has been identified as an area with high diversity of herpetofauna. However, comprehensive studies of distribution and diversity patterns of reptiles on the country level are still missing. Such studies are essential in designating areas of special conservation importance and nature protection planning in a milieu of increased habitat loss and degradation due to rapid urbanization and tourism development in this small Mediterranean country. To make progress on this problem, we analyzed distribution and diversity patterns of the lizards in Montenegro using a large database consisting of literature data and our unpublished records. We found that fifteen lizard species inhabit Montenegro, and two additional species may be present. The lizards were most diverse in the Maritime biogeographic region of Montenegro, while low diversity was found predominantly along the state borders in the Mountain-valley region. The identified pattern of lizard diversity is at least partly influenced by sampling bias. The eastern mountainous subregion had a distinct species composition compared to all other parts of the country. The East-Mediterranean chorotype was the most dominant, represented by seven species. The great diversity of the lizard fauna of Montenegro can be attributed to its specific topographic position with great influence of Mediterranean climate, heterogeneity of biomes, complex geological history and diverse physiogeographic features. High lizard species richness in the Maritime region and a unique species composition in the eastern subregion of Montenegro indicate that these areas are of high conservation interest.
T2  - Acta Herpetologica
T1  - Species diversity and distribution of lizards in Montenegro
IS  - 1
VL  - 13
DO  - 10.13128/acta_herpetol-21327
SP  - 3
EP  - 11
ER  - 

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year = "2018",
abstract = "The southern part of Montenegro has been identified as an area with high diversity of herpetofauna. However, comprehensive studies of distribution and diversity patterns of reptiles on the country level are still missing. Such studies are essential in designating areas of special conservation importance and nature protection planning in a milieu of increased habitat loss and degradation due to rapid urbanization and tourism development in this small Mediterranean country. To make progress on this problem, we analyzed distribution and diversity patterns of the lizards in Montenegro using a large database consisting of literature data and our unpublished records. We found that fifteen lizard species inhabit Montenegro, and two additional species may be present. The lizards were most diverse in the Maritime biogeographic region of Montenegro, while low diversity was found predominantly along the state borders in the Mountain-valley region. The identified pattern of lizard diversity is at least partly influenced by sampling bias. The eastern mountainous subregion had a distinct species composition compared to all other parts of the country. The East-Mediterranean chorotype was the most dominant, represented by seven species. The great diversity of the lizard fauna of Montenegro can be attributed to its specific topographic position with great influence of Mediterranean climate, heterogeneity of biomes, complex geological history and diverse physiogeographic features. High lizard species richness in the Maritime region and a unique species composition in the eastern subregion of Montenegro indicate that these areas are of high conservation interest.",
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Ljubisavljević, K., Tomović, L., Urošević, A., Gvozdenović, S., Iković, V., Zagora, V.,& Labus, N.. (2018). Species diversity and distribution of lizards in Montenegro. in Acta Herpetologica, 13(1), 3-11.
https://doi.org/10.13128/acta_herpetol-21327

Ljubisavljević K, Tomović L, Urošević A, Gvozdenović S, Iković V, Zagora V, Labus N. Species diversity and distribution of lizards in Montenegro. in Acta Herpetologica. 2018;13(1):3-11.
doi:10.13128/acta_herpetol-21327 .

Ljubisavljević, Katarina, Tomović, Ljiljana, Urošević, Aleksandar, Gvozdenović, Slađana, Iković, Vuk, Zagora, Vernes, Labus, Nenad, "Species diversity and distribution of lizards in Montenegro" in Acta Herpetologica, 13, no. 1 (2018):3-11,
https://doi.org/10.13128/acta_herpetol-21327 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Simović, Aleksandar
AU  - Anderson, Nils
AU  - Anđelković, Marko
AU  - Gvozdenović, Slađana
AU  - Đorđević, Sonja
PY  - 2014
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5150
PB  - Societas Europaea Herpetologica (SEH)
T2  - Herpetology Notes
T1  - Unusual amplexuses between anurans and caudates
VL  - 7
SP  - 25
EP  - 29
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5150
ER  - 

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journal = "Herpetology Notes",
title = "Unusual amplexuses between anurans and caudates",
volume = "7",
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}

Simović, A., Anderson, N., Anđelković, M., Gvozdenović, S.,& Đorđević, S.. (2014). Unusual amplexuses between anurans and caudates. in Herpetology Notes
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https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5150

Simović A, Anderson N, Anđelković M, Gvozdenović S, Đorđević S. Unusual amplexuses between anurans and caudates. in Herpetology Notes. 2014;7:25-29.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5150 .

Simović, Aleksandar, Anderson, Nils, Anđelković, Marko, Gvozdenović, Slađana, Đorđević, Sonja, "Unusual amplexuses between anurans and caudates" in Herpetology Notes, 7 (2014):25-29,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_5150 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ajtić, Rastko D
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana M
AU  - Sterijovski, Bogoljub
AU  - Crnobrnja-Isailović, Jelka M.
AU  - Đorđević, Sonja Z
AU  - Đurakić, Marko R
AU  - Golubović, Ana
AU  - Simović, Aleksandar
AU  - Arsovski, Dragan
AU  - Anđelković, Marko
AU  - Krstić, Milivoj
AU  - Sukalo, Goran
AU  - Gvozdenović, Slađana
AU  - Aidam, Aurelie
AU  - Michel, Catherine Louise
AU  - Ballouard, Jean-Marie
AU  - Bonnet, Xavier
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1055
AB  - A population of dice snakes (Natrix tessellate) monitored since 2008 in a small island (18 ha, 850 m a.s.l., FYR of Macedonia) revealed unforeseen patterns for snakes living in temperate climates. More than 5000 individuals have been marked and the density is one of the highest ever recorded (>500 resident snakes per hectare). Reproductive and mortality rates are elevated, suggesting a high population turnover. These traits evoke a tropical rather than a temperate-climate ophidian demographic system. The population is highly polymorphic, three colour morphs (dotted, grey, and black) are observed in both sexes and each morph is represented by large numbers of individuals. This polymorphism pattern was not previously documented in snakes. Data obtained for other life history traits (e.g. body size, size at maturity, clutch size, diet, predation) markedly diverged in comparison to available information. Overall, our results reinforce the notion that the strong inter-population variability (often mediated by phenotypic plasticity) of snakes should be taken into account over large geographic scales; otherwise attempts to derive general patterns may well be strongly biased. (C) 2012 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.
T2  - Zoologischer Anzeiger
T1  - Unexpected life history traits in a very dense population of dice snakes
IS  - 3
VL  - 252
SP  - 103
EP  - 358
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1055
ER  - 

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author = "Ajtić, Rastko D and Tomović, Ljiljana M and Sterijovski, Bogoljub and Crnobrnja-Isailović, Jelka M. and Đorđević, Sonja Z and Đurakić, Marko R and Golubović, Ana and Simović, Aleksandar and Arsovski, Dragan and Anđelković, Marko and Krstić, Milivoj and Sukalo, Goran and Gvozdenović, Slađana and Aidam, Aurelie and Michel, Catherine Louise and Ballouard, Jean-Marie and Bonnet, Xavier",
year = "2013",
abstract = "A population of dice snakes (Natrix tessellate) monitored since 2008 in a small island (18 ha, 850 m a.s.l., FYR of Macedonia) revealed unforeseen patterns for snakes living in temperate climates. More than 5000 individuals have been marked and the density is one of the highest ever recorded (>500 resident snakes per hectare). Reproductive and mortality rates are elevated, suggesting a high population turnover. These traits evoke a tropical rather than a temperate-climate ophidian demographic system. The population is highly polymorphic, three colour morphs (dotted, grey, and black) are observed in both sexes and each morph is represented by large numbers of individuals. This polymorphism pattern was not previously documented in snakes. Data obtained for other life history traits (e.g. body size, size at maturity, clutch size, diet, predation) markedly diverged in comparison to available information. Overall, our results reinforce the notion that the strong inter-population variability (often mediated by phenotypic plasticity) of snakes should be taken into account over large geographic scales; otherwise attempts to derive general patterns may well be strongly biased. (C) 2012 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.",
journal = "Zoologischer Anzeiger",
title = "Unexpected life history traits in a very dense population of dice snakes",
number = "3",
volume = "252",
pages = "103-358",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1055"
}

Ajtić, R. D., Tomović, L. M., Sterijovski, B., Crnobrnja-Isailović, J. M., Đorđević, S. Z., Đurakić, M. R., Golubović, A., Simović, A., Arsovski, D., Anđelković, M., Krstić, M., Sukalo, G., Gvozdenović, S., Aidam, A., Michel, C. L., Ballouard, J.,& Bonnet, X.. (2013). Unexpected life history traits in a very dense population of dice snakes. in Zoologischer Anzeiger, 252(3), 103-358.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1055

Ajtić RD, Tomović LM, Sterijovski B, Crnobrnja-Isailović JM, Đorđević SZ, Đurakić MR, Golubović A, Simović A, Arsovski D, Anđelković M, Krstić M, Sukalo G, Gvozdenović S, Aidam A, Michel CL, Ballouard J, Bonnet X. Unexpected life history traits in a very dense population of dice snakes. in Zoologischer Anzeiger. 2013;252(3):103-358.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1055 .

Ajtić, Rastko D, Tomović, Ljiljana M, Sterijovski, Bogoljub, Crnobrnja-Isailović, Jelka M., Đorđević, Sonja Z, Đurakić, Marko R, Golubović, Ana, Simović, Aleksandar, Arsovski, Dragan, Anđelković, Marko, Krstić, Milivoj, Sukalo, Goran, Gvozdenović, Slađana, Aidam, Aurelie, Michel, Catherine Louise, Ballouard, Jean-Marie, Bonnet, Xavier, "Unexpected life history traits in a very dense population of dice snakes" in Zoologischer Anzeiger, 252, no. 3 (2013):103-358,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1055 .