TY  - JOUR
AU  - Džukić, Georg
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana M
AU  - Anđelković, Marko
AU  - Urošević, Aleksandar
AU  - Nikolić, Sonja
AU  - Kalezić, Miloš
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1820-9521/2017/1820-95211710057D.pdf
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3468
AB  - Ovaj rad predstavlja popis vrsta gmizavaca deponovanih u herpetološkoj zbirci Instituta za Biološka Istraživanja 'Siniša Stanković', Univerziteta u Beogradu. Zbirka se sastoji od 8213 primeraka 65 vrsta gmizavaca sakupljenih iz 23 zemlje. Najveći deo zbirke sadrži materijal sa teritorije bivše Jugoslavije. Vrste zastupljene u zbirci klasifikovane su u okviru 19 porodica (tri u okviru Testudines, osam u okviru Lacertilia i osam u okviru Serpentes). Po broju primeraka, najzastupljenije su porodice Lacertidae (6043 - 73,6 %), Colubridae (612 - 7,5 %) i Viperidae (530 - 6,5 %), dok su porodice Cheloniidae, Chamaeleonidae, Phrynosomatidae, Erycidae i Elapidae zastupljene sa po jednim ili dva primerka. Primerci svih vrsta gmizavaca koji žive u Srbiji postoje u zbirci, kao i većina vrsta karakterističnih za Balkansko poluostrvo. Specifičan značaj zbirke ogleda se u velikim populacionim uzorcima nekoliko vrsta. Osim istorijskog značaja, posebna vrednost herpetološke zbirke ogleda se u tome što deponovan materijal omogućava studije sistematike, distribucije, ekologije, morfologije, konzervacione biologije kao i različitih evolucionih i biogeografskih fenomena (npr. endemizma, intraspecijskog diverziteta, hibridizacije taksona, itd).
PB  - Belgrade: Natural History Museum
T2  - Bulletin of the Natural History Museum
T1  - The herpetological collection of the Institute for biological research “Siniša Stanković”, University of Belgrade
VL  - 10
DO  - 10.5937/bnhmb1710057D
SP  - 57
EP  - 104
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Džukić, Georg and Tomović, Ljiljana M and Anđelković, Marko and Urošević, Aleksandar and Nikolić, Sonja and Kalezić, Miloš",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Ovaj rad predstavlja popis vrsta gmizavaca deponovanih u herpetološkoj zbirci Instituta za Biološka Istraživanja 'Siniša Stanković', Univerziteta u Beogradu. Zbirka se sastoji od 8213 primeraka 65 vrsta gmizavaca sakupljenih iz 23 zemlje. Najveći deo zbirke sadrži materijal sa teritorije bivše Jugoslavije. Vrste zastupljene u zbirci klasifikovane su u okviru 19 porodica (tri u okviru Testudines, osam u okviru Lacertilia i osam u okviru Serpentes). Po broju primeraka, najzastupljenije su porodice Lacertidae (6043 - 73,6 %), Colubridae (612 - 7,5 %) i Viperidae (530 - 6,5 %), dok su porodice Cheloniidae, Chamaeleonidae, Phrynosomatidae, Erycidae i Elapidae zastupljene sa po jednim ili dva primerka. Primerci svih vrsta gmizavaca koji žive u Srbiji postoje u zbirci, kao i većina vrsta karakterističnih za Balkansko poluostrvo. Specifičan značaj zbirke ogleda se u velikim populacionim uzorcima nekoliko vrsta. Osim istorijskog značaja, posebna vrednost herpetološke zbirke ogleda se u tome što deponovan materijal omogućava studije sistematike, distribucije, ekologije, morfologije, konzervacione biologije kao i različitih evolucionih i biogeografskih fenomena (npr. endemizma, intraspecijskog diverziteta, hibridizacije taksona, itd).",
publisher = "Belgrade: Natural History Museum",
journal = "Bulletin of the Natural History Museum",
title = "The herpetological collection of the Institute for biological research “Siniša Stanković”, University of Belgrade",
volume = "10",
doi = "10.5937/bnhmb1710057D",
pages = "57-104"
}

Džukić, G., Tomović, L. M., Anđelković, M., Urošević, A., Nikolić, S.,& Kalezić, M.. (2017). The herpetological collection of the Institute for biological research “Siniša Stanković”, University of Belgrade. in Bulletin of the Natural History Museum
Belgrade: Natural History Museum., 10, 57-104.
https://doi.org/10.5937/bnhmb1710057D

Džukić G, Tomović LM, Anđelković M, Urošević A, Nikolić S, Kalezić M. The herpetological collection of the Institute for biological research “Siniša Stanković”, University of Belgrade. in Bulletin of the Natural History Museum. 2017;10:57-104.
doi:10.5937/bnhmb1710057D .

Džukić, Georg, Tomović, Ljiljana M, Anđelković, Marko, Urošević, Aleksandar, Nikolić, Sonja, Kalezić, Miloš, "The herpetological collection of the Institute for biological research “Siniša Stanković”, University of Belgrade" in Bulletin of the Natural History Museum, 10 (2017):57-104,
https://doi.org/10.5937/bnhmb1710057D . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Gavrić, Jelena
AU  - Prokić, Marko
AU  - Anđelković, Marko
AU  - Despotović, Svetlana
AU  - Gavrilović, Branka
AU  - Borković Mitić, Slavica
AU  - Radovanović, Tijana
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana M
AU  - Pavlović, Slađan
AU  - Saičić, Zorica
PY  - 2015
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/736
AB  - The effects of waterborne metals in water on the activities of blood copper-zinc superoxide dismutase (CuZnSOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), and acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and on the concentrations of total glutathione (GSH) and lipid peroxides (TBARS) in the blood of dice snakes (Natrix tessellata) caught in Obedska Bara, Sebia (control area), with snakes caught in Pancevacki Rit, a contaminated area in Serbia were examined. The activities of CAT, GSH-Px, GR and AChE, and the concentration of TBARS were significantly decreased, while GST activity and GSH concentration were significantly increased in snakes from the contaminated area compared to specimens from the control area. Significantly increased concentrations of Al, As, B, Ba, Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mn, Na, Ni and Zn in the water at the contaminated area as compared to control area were detected. The metals Ag, Bi, Cd, Co, Hg, In and Tl were not observed in any of the localities. Cr, Mo and Pb were not detected at the control area but were observed at the contaminated area. The concentrations of Sr were similar at both sites. The concentration of Mg was 2-fold higher at the control site than at the contaminated area. The obtained results show that most of the investigated blood biomarkers correlate with concentrations of metals present in the environment. These findings suggest that dice snakes are sensitive bioindicator species for monitoring the effects of increased metal concentrations in the environment.
T2  - Archives of Biological Sciences
T1  - Effects of Metals on Blood Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Acetylcholinesterase Activity in Dice Snakes (Natrix Tessellata) From Serbia
IS  - 1
VL  - 67
SP  - 29
EP  - 315
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_736
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Gavrić, Jelena and Prokić, Marko and Anđelković, Marko and Despotović, Svetlana and Gavrilović, Branka and Borković Mitić, Slavica and Radovanović, Tijana and Tomović, Ljiljana M and Pavlović, Slađan and Saičić, Zorica",
year = "2015",
abstract = "The effects of waterborne metals in water on the activities of blood copper-zinc superoxide dismutase (CuZnSOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), and acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and on the concentrations of total glutathione (GSH) and lipid peroxides (TBARS) in the blood of dice snakes (Natrix tessellata) caught in Obedska Bara, Sebia (control area), with snakes caught in Pancevacki Rit, a contaminated area in Serbia were examined. The activities of CAT, GSH-Px, GR and AChE, and the concentration of TBARS were significantly decreased, while GST activity and GSH concentration were significantly increased in snakes from the contaminated area compared to specimens from the control area. Significantly increased concentrations of Al, As, B, Ba, Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mn, Na, Ni and Zn in the water at the contaminated area as compared to control area were detected. The metals Ag, Bi, Cd, Co, Hg, In and Tl were not observed in any of the localities. Cr, Mo and Pb were not detected at the control area but were observed at the contaminated area. The concentrations of Sr were similar at both sites. The concentration of Mg was 2-fold higher at the control site than at the contaminated area. The obtained results show that most of the investigated blood biomarkers correlate with concentrations of metals present in the environment. These findings suggest that dice snakes are sensitive bioindicator species for monitoring the effects of increased metal concentrations in the environment.",
journal = "Archives of Biological Sciences",
title = "Effects of Metals on Blood Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Acetylcholinesterase Activity in Dice Snakes (Natrix Tessellata) From Serbia",
number = "1",
volume = "67",
pages = "29-315",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_736"
}

Gavrić, J., Prokić, M., Anđelković, M., Despotović, S., Gavrilović, B., Borković Mitić, S., Radovanović, T., Tomović, L. M., Pavlović, S.,& Saičić, Z.. (2015). Effects of Metals on Blood Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Acetylcholinesterase Activity in Dice Snakes (Natrix Tessellata) From Serbia. in Archives of Biological Sciences, 67(1), 29-315.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_736

Gavrić J, Prokić M, Anđelković M, Despotović S, Gavrilović B, Borković Mitić S, Radovanović T, Tomović LM, Pavlović S, Saičić Z. Effects of Metals on Blood Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Acetylcholinesterase Activity in Dice Snakes (Natrix Tessellata) From Serbia. in Archives of Biological Sciences. 2015;67(1):29-315.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_736 .

Gavrić, Jelena, Prokić, Marko, Anđelković, Marko, Despotović, Svetlana, Gavrilović, Branka, Borković Mitić, Slavica, Radovanović, Tijana, Tomović, Ljiljana M, Pavlović, Slađan, Saičić, Zorica, "Effects of Metals on Blood Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Acetylcholinesterase Activity in Dice Snakes (Natrix Tessellata) From Serbia" in Archives of Biological Sciences, 67, no. 1 (2015):29-315,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_736 .

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  - 

@article{
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 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Đorđević, Sonja Z
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana M
AU  - Golubović, Ana
AU  - Simović, Aleksandar
AU  - Sterijovski, Bogoljub
AU  - Đurakić, Marko R
AU  - Bonnet, Xavier
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1023
AB  - We processed 40 morphological characteristics of 676 adult Hermann's tortoises (Testudo hermanni) (310 males and 366 females) from four localities in the central parts of the Balkan Peninsula. Analyses of variance and covariance showed significant differences between males and females in 38 and 35 traits, respectively. On the other hand, analyses of geographic variability within each gender, i.e. analyses of variance and covariance of separate traits between localities showed "constant" dimensions and proportions of several body parts. Most of the invariable traits were the elements of the rear portion of the tortoises' shell and free body parts, in both genders. Among these are some of the most prominent sexually dimorphic traits in T hermanni. Therefore, we speculate that "standard" sizes of certain superficial bodily attributes in this species are conditioned by their role in gender discrimination, as well as courting and mating endeavours.
T2  - Herpetological Journal
T1  - Geographic (in-)variability of gender-specific traits in Hermann's tortoise
IS  - 2
VL  - 23
SP  - 501
EP  - 73
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1023
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Đorđević, Sonja Z and Tomović, Ljiljana M and Golubović, Ana and Simović, Aleksandar and Sterijovski, Bogoljub and Đurakić, Marko R and Bonnet, Xavier",
year = "2013",
abstract = "We processed 40 morphological characteristics of 676 adult Hermann's tortoises (Testudo hermanni) (310 males and 366 females) from four localities in the central parts of the Balkan Peninsula. Analyses of variance and covariance showed significant differences between males and females in 38 and 35 traits, respectively. On the other hand, analyses of geographic variability within each gender, i.e. analyses of variance and covariance of separate traits between localities showed "constant" dimensions and proportions of several body parts. Most of the invariable traits were the elements of the rear portion of the tortoises' shell and free body parts, in both genders. Among these are some of the most prominent sexually dimorphic traits in T hermanni. Therefore, we speculate that "standard" sizes of certain superficial bodily attributes in this species are conditioned by their role in gender discrimination, as well as courting and mating endeavours.",
journal = "Herpetological Journal",
title = "Geographic (in-)variability of gender-specific traits in Hermann's tortoise",
number = "2",
volume = "23",
pages = "501-73",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1023"
}

Đorđević, S. Z., Tomović, L. M., Golubović, A., Simović, A., Sterijovski, B., Đurakić, M. R.,& Bonnet, X.. (2013). Geographic (in-)variability of gender-specific traits in Hermann's tortoise. in Herpetological Journal, 23(2), 501-73.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1023

Đorđević SZ, Tomović LM, Golubović A, Simović A, Sterijovski B, Đurakić MR, Bonnet X. Geographic (in-)variability of gender-specific traits in Hermann's tortoise. in Herpetological Journal. 2013;23(2):501-73.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1023 .

Đorđević, Sonja Z, Tomović, Ljiljana M, Golubović, Ana, Simović, Aleksandar, Sterijovski, Bogoljub, Đurakić, Marko R, Bonnet, Xavier, "Geographic (in-)variability of gender-specific traits in Hermann's tortoise" in Herpetological Journal, 23, no. 2 (2013):501-73,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1023 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Golubović, Ana
AU  - Bonnet, Xavier
AU  - Đorđević, Sonja Z
AU  - Đurakić, Marko R
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana M
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/973
AB  - In terrestrial animals with rigid protective structures, the ability to upright after being overturned can make the difference between life and death, especially in suboptimal thermal conditions or in the presence of predators. This trait is assumed to be under strong selection. Different factors can influence righting ability, body dimensions and body mass for instance. As these morphological traits diverge among populations, inter-population variability in righting ability is expected. Previous studies on tortoises were performed within single populations and they usually focused on juveniles raised in captivity, precluding an assessment of the inter-population variability in a natural (realistic) context. In the current study, we quantified the righting performance in four populations of free-ranging adult tortoises. We found strong differences in righting success among populations and between genders, suggesting possible adaptations to local conditions. For instance, the topography (e.g. slopes) of each study site varied markedly. On average, males were more successful in righting themselves than females. Body size did not influence righting performances in males, but larger females were less successful compared to smaller ones. The success in righting was positively correlated with carapace domedness (height) and short bridges.
T2  - Journal of Zoology
T1  - Variations in righting behaviour across Hermann's tortoise populations
IS  - 1
VL  - 291
SP  - 45
EP  - 75
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_973
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Golubović, Ana and Bonnet, Xavier and Đorđević, Sonja Z and Đurakić, Marko R and Tomović, Ljiljana M",
year = "2013",
abstract = "In terrestrial animals with rigid protective structures, the ability to upright after being overturned can make the difference between life and death, especially in suboptimal thermal conditions or in the presence of predators. This trait is assumed to be under strong selection. Different factors can influence righting ability, body dimensions and body mass for instance. As these morphological traits diverge among populations, inter-population variability in righting ability is expected. Previous studies on tortoises were performed within single populations and they usually focused on juveniles raised in captivity, precluding an assessment of the inter-population variability in a natural (realistic) context. In the current study, we quantified the righting performance in four populations of free-ranging adult tortoises. We found strong differences in righting success among populations and between genders, suggesting possible adaptations to local conditions. For instance, the topography (e.g. slopes) of each study site varied markedly. On average, males were more successful in righting themselves than females. Body size did not influence righting performances in males, but larger females were less successful compared to smaller ones. The success in righting was positively correlated with carapace domedness (height) and short bridges.",
journal = "Journal of Zoology",
title = "Variations in righting behaviour across Hermann's tortoise populations",
number = "1",
volume = "291",
pages = "45-75",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_973"
}

Golubović, A., Bonnet, X., Đorđević, S. Z., Đurakić, M. R.,& Tomović, L. M.. (2013). Variations in righting behaviour across Hermann's tortoise populations. in Journal of Zoology, 291(1), 45-75.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_973

Golubović A, Bonnet X, Đorđević SZ, Đurakić MR, Tomović LM. Variations in righting behaviour across Hermann's tortoise populations. in Journal of Zoology. 2013;291(1):45-75.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_973 .

Golubović, Ana, Bonnet, Xavier, Đorđević, Sonja Z, Đurakić, Marko R, Tomović, Ljiljana M, "Variations in righting behaviour across Hermann's tortoise populations" in Journal of Zoology, 291, no. 1 (2013):45-75,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_973 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milicić, Dragana M
AU  - Đorđević, Sonja Z
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana M
AU  - Pavković-Lučić, Sofija B.
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/942
AB  - Quantitative information regarding sexual dimorphism in large branchiopod crustaceans is insufficient, especially for the Balkans. Here we present the data obtained on several morphometric and meristic characters in six populations of Branchipus schaefferi. Male-biased sexual dimorphism was shown in the length of head and cercopods, whereas females had longer thorax and abdomen, absolutely and relative to the total body length. Among the meristic traits, significant difference between the sexes was found only in the number of hairs on the ventral side of the abdomen, with higher average value in females. The results differed among the analyzed populations, indicating geographic variability in morphology and degree of sexual dimorphism in this species. The exact roles of various body parts and sensory elements in mating process in the genus Brandiipus are not yet fully explained. Results show.,,that quantifiable differences between males and females exist, can be used as criteria for sex discrimination and are determined by the interplay of various types of selection.
T2  - North-Western Journal of Zoology
T1  - Sexual dimorphism in Branchipus schaefferi Fieher, 1834 (Anostraca: Branchiopoda: Crustacea) from Serbia
IS  - 2
VL  - 9
SP  - 1525
EP  - 428
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_942
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milicić, Dragana M and Đorđević, Sonja Z and Tomović, Ljiljana M and Pavković-Lučić, Sofija B.",
year = "2013",
abstract = "Quantitative information regarding sexual dimorphism in large branchiopod crustaceans is insufficient, especially for the Balkans. Here we present the data obtained on several morphometric and meristic characters in six populations of Branchipus schaefferi. Male-biased sexual dimorphism was shown in the length of head and cercopods, whereas females had longer thorax and abdomen, absolutely and relative to the total body length. Among the meristic traits, significant difference between the sexes was found only in the number of hairs on the ventral side of the abdomen, with higher average value in females. The results differed among the analyzed populations, indicating geographic variability in morphology and degree of sexual dimorphism in this species. The exact roles of various body parts and sensory elements in mating process in the genus Brandiipus are not yet fully explained. Results show.,,that quantifiable differences between males and females exist, can be used as criteria for sex discrimination and are determined by the interplay of various types of selection.",
journal = "North-Western Journal of Zoology",
title = "Sexual dimorphism in Branchipus schaefferi Fieher, 1834 (Anostraca: Branchiopoda: Crustacea) from Serbia",
number = "2",
volume = "9",
pages = "1525-428",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_942"
}

Milicić, D. M., Đorđević, S. Z., Tomović, L. M.,& Pavković-Lučić, S. B.. (2013). Sexual dimorphism in Branchipus schaefferi Fieher, 1834 (Anostraca: Branchiopoda: Crustacea) from Serbia. in North-Western Journal of Zoology, 9(2), 1525-428.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_942

Milicić DM, Đorđević SZ, Tomović LM, Pavković-Lučić SB. Sexual dimorphism in Branchipus schaefferi Fieher, 1834 (Anostraca: Branchiopoda: Crustacea) from Serbia. in North-Western Journal of Zoology. 2013;9(2):1525-428.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_942 .

Milicić, Dragana M, Đorđević, Sonja Z, Tomović, Ljiljana M, Pavković-Lučić, Sofija B., "Sexual dimorphism in Branchipus schaefferi Fieher, 1834 (Anostraca: Branchiopoda: Crustacea) from Serbia" in North-Western Journal of Zoology, 9, no. 2 (2013):1525-428,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_942 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Golubović, Ana
AU  - Arsovski, Dragan
AU  - Ajtić, Rastko D
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana M
AU  - Bonnet, Xavier
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/653
AB  - Despite exhibiting low velocity and limited agility, many tortoises undertake large scale movements and must overcome various obstacles, notably in populations living in hilly or rocky habitats. Although crucial, studies exploring how tortoises move in complex and irregular environments are scarce. In this context, we examined an important behavioural trait: how tortoises (Testudo hermanni) deal with step-like obstacles. In their natural habitat, individuals were positioned in a challenging situation: they were placed on a bench approximately 50cm high, and were observed over a 10-min period. We compared the behaviour of the tortoises (taking a risk to jump' or waiting) from two populations living in contrasted habitats: flat versus rugged (crisscrossed by cliffs and rocky steps). Individuals from the flat habitat were reluctant to jump, whereas most tortoises from the rugged habitat jumped. Immature tortoises were less willing to jump compared to larger and more experienced adults. These results suggest that challenging habitats increase boldness. In addition to fundamental findings, these results may have conservation value and assist in improving translocation strategies for endangered tortoise populations.(c) 2013 The Linnean Society of London
T2  - Biological Journal of the Linnean Society
T1  - Moving in the real world: tortoises take the plunge to cross steep steps
IS  - 4
VL  - 108
SP  - null
EP  - 726
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_653
ER  - 

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Golubović, A., Arsovski, D., Ajtić, R. D., Tomović, L. M.,& Bonnet, X.. (2013). Moving in the real world: tortoises take the plunge to cross steep steps. in Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 108(4), null-726.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_653

Golubović A, Arsovski D, Ajtić RD, Tomović LM, Bonnet X. Moving in the real world: tortoises take the plunge to cross steep steps. in Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 2013;108(4):null-726.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_653 .

Golubović, Ana, Arsovski, Dragan, Ajtić, Rastko D, Tomović, Ljiljana M, Bonnet, Xavier, "Moving in the real world: tortoises take the plunge to cross steep steps" in Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 108, no. 4 (2013):null-726,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_653 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Đorđević, Sonja Z
AU  - Đurakić, Marko R
AU  - Golubović, Ana
AU  - Ajtić, Rastko D
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana M
AU  - Bonnet, Xavier
PY  - 2011
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1239
AB  - Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is widely distributed in western and southern Europe. Most populations in the western part of the distribution range (e.g. Spain, France, Italy) are severely reduced, and relatively well studied, whilst the species is still abundant in eastern areas (i.e. the Balkans). However, essential biological information (e.g. main morphological, ecological, and behavioural characteristics) for the Balkans are still extremely limited. As reptiles exhibit strong geographic variation in most morphological, as well as life history traits, gathering data from distant areas is important. We present data from two populations of T hermanni in Serbia, focusing on sexual dimorphism in body size and body shape. We found that almost all of the 43 morphological traits analysed were significantly different between sexes and that sexual size and sexual shape dimorphisms were not expressed in similar ways. Notably, sexual size dimorphism (SSD) was more pronounced than sexual shape dimorphism (SShD). Our analyses suggested that SShD is more stable than SSD, and that the scale of the focus (i.e. whole body proportions versus morphological details) is a key factor to test this notion. When general measurements were considered, the expected consistency of SShD between populations was verified; nevertheless, when more specific morphological attributes were considered, substantial variations were observed. These results provide a baseline for comparisons between populations to further examine geographic variation of sexual dimorphism.
T2  - Amphibia-Reptilia
T1  - Sexual body size and body shape dimorphism of Testudo hermanni in central and eastern Serbia
IS  - 4
VL  - 32
EP  - 458
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1239
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Đorđević, Sonja Z and Đurakić, Marko R and Golubović, Ana and Ajtić, Rastko D and Tomović, Ljiljana M and Bonnet, Xavier",
year = "2011",
abstract = "Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is widely distributed in western and southern Europe. Most populations in the western part of the distribution range (e.g. Spain, France, Italy) are severely reduced, and relatively well studied, whilst the species is still abundant in eastern areas (i.e. the Balkans). However, essential biological information (e.g. main morphological, ecological, and behavioural characteristics) for the Balkans are still extremely limited. As reptiles exhibit strong geographic variation in most morphological, as well as life history traits, gathering data from distant areas is important. We present data from two populations of T hermanni in Serbia, focusing on sexual dimorphism in body size and body shape. We found that almost all of the 43 morphological traits analysed were significantly different between sexes and that sexual size and sexual shape dimorphisms were not expressed in similar ways. Notably, sexual size dimorphism (SSD) was more pronounced than sexual shape dimorphism (SShD). Our analyses suggested that SShD is more stable than SSD, and that the scale of the focus (i.e. whole body proportions versus morphological details) is a key factor to test this notion. When general measurements were considered, the expected consistency of SShD between populations was verified; nevertheless, when more specific morphological attributes were considered, substantial variations were observed. These results provide a baseline for comparisons between populations to further examine geographic variation of sexual dimorphism.",
journal = "Amphibia-Reptilia",
title = "Sexual body size and body shape dimorphism of Testudo hermanni in central and eastern Serbia",
number = "4",
volume = "32",
pages = "458",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1239"
}

Đorđević, S. Z., Đurakić, M. R., Golubović, A., Ajtić, R. D., Tomović, L. M.,& Bonnet, X.. (2011). Sexual body size and body shape dimorphism of Testudo hermanni in central and eastern Serbia. in Amphibia-Reptilia, 32(4).
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1239

Đorđević SZ, Đurakić MR, Golubović A, Ajtić RD, Tomović LM, Bonnet X. Sexual body size and body shape dimorphism of Testudo hermanni in central and eastern Serbia. in Amphibia-Reptilia. 2011;32(4):null-458.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1239 .

Đorđević, Sonja Z, Đurakić, Marko R, Golubović, Ana, Ajtić, Rastko D, Tomović, Ljiljana M, Bonnet, Xavier, "Sexual body size and body shape dimorphism of Testudo hermanni in central and eastern Serbia" in Amphibia-Reptilia, 32, no. 4 (2011),
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1239 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Radojicić, Jelena M
AU  - Cvetković, Dragana D.
AU  - Tomović, Ljiljana M
AU  - Džukić, Georg V.
AU  - Kalezić, Miloš L.
PY  - 2002
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1802
AB  - The direction and level of sexual size dimorphism (SSD) was examined in fire-bellied toads from the central Balkans. Samples were taken from 12 populations: three Bombina bombina, three B. variegata variegata and six B. variegata scabra populations. Intersexual variation of 20 morphometric characters was analysed. In addition, correspondence analysis of eight qualitative characters was performed. The results showed that, though body length had an inconsistent pattern of intersexual variation across taxa, other traits contributed to statistically significant level of SSD. The analysis on multivariate level revealed a highly significant effect of population in all three taxa, and significant effect of sex on character variation. Discriminant analysis confirmed a higher level of intersexual differences in B. variegata compared to B. bombina. Correspondence analysis showed that females and males were similar with respect to qualitative traits in all three taxa. At the univariate level, the most prominent features were: significant differences in tibia length in all three taxa, and highly significant differences in head width in B. bombina and in humerus length in B. v. scabra. These results are discussed with respect to specific reproductive behaviour and possible ecological differences between sexes.
T2  - Folia Zoologica
T1  - Sexual dimorphism in fire-bellied toads Bombina spp. from the central Balkans
IS  - 2
VL  - 51
EP  - 140
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1802
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Radojicić, Jelena M and Cvetković, Dragana D. and Tomović, Ljiljana M and Džukić, Georg V. and Kalezić, Miloš L.",
year = "2002",
abstract = "The direction and level of sexual size dimorphism (SSD) was examined in fire-bellied toads from the central Balkans. Samples were taken from 12 populations: three Bombina bombina, three B. variegata variegata and six B. variegata scabra populations. Intersexual variation of 20 morphometric characters was analysed. In addition, correspondence analysis of eight qualitative characters was performed. The results showed that, though body length had an inconsistent pattern of intersexual variation across taxa, other traits contributed to statistically significant level of SSD. The analysis on multivariate level revealed a highly significant effect of population in all three taxa, and significant effect of sex on character variation. Discriminant analysis confirmed a higher level of intersexual differences in B. variegata compared to B. bombina. Correspondence analysis showed that females and males were similar with respect to qualitative traits in all three taxa. At the univariate level, the most prominent features were: significant differences in tibia length in all three taxa, and highly significant differences in head width in B. bombina and in humerus length in B. v. scabra. These results are discussed with respect to specific reproductive behaviour and possible ecological differences between sexes.",
journal = "Folia Zoologica",
title = "Sexual dimorphism in fire-bellied toads Bombina spp. from the central Balkans",
number = "2",
volume = "51",
pages = "140",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1802"
}

Radojicić, J. M., Cvetković, D. D., Tomović, L. M., Džukić, G. V.,& Kalezić, M. L.. (2002). Sexual dimorphism in fire-bellied toads Bombina spp. from the central Balkans. in Folia Zoologica, 51(2).
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1802

Radojicić JM, Cvetković DD, Tomović LM, Džukić GV, Kalezić ML. Sexual dimorphism in fire-bellied toads Bombina spp. from the central Balkans. in Folia Zoologica. 2002;51(2):null-140.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1802 .

Radojicić, Jelena M, Cvetković, Dragana D., Tomović, Ljiljana M, Džukić, Georg V., Kalezić, Miloš L., "Sexual dimorphism in fire-bellied toads Bombina spp. from the central Balkans" in Folia Zoologica, 51, no. 2 (2002),
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1802 .