Treefrog Dendropsophus elegans (Wied-Neuwied, 1824) (Anura: Hylidae) as a meal to Otostigmus tibialis Brölemann, 1902 (Chilopoda: Scolopendridae) in the Tropical Rainforest in southeastern Brazil

Lr, Forti; Hz, Fischer; Lc, Encarnação

doi:10.1590/s1519-69842007000300028

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“…Our results are consistent with reports of scolopendrid centipedes preying on vertebrates, including amphibians (Forti et al 2007), bats (Molinari et al 2005;Noronha et al 2015;Lindley et al 2017), lizards (Nordberg et al Note: Strikes are defined as the percentage of the total number (n p 32) of strikes accounted for by strikes at that prey taxon. Successful strikes are the percentage of those strikes that resulted in successful capture.…”

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Arthropod Predation of Vertebrates Structures Trophic Dynamics in Island Ecosystems

Halpin

Terrington

Jones

et al. 2021

The American Naturalist

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On isolated islands, large arthropods can play an important functional role in ecosystem dynamics. On the Norfolk Islands group, South Pacific, we monitored the diet and foraging activity of an endemic chilopod, the Phillip Island centipede (Cormocephalus coynei), and used a stable isotope mixing model to estimate dietary proportions. Phillip Island centipede diet is represented by vertebrate animals (48%) and invertebrates (52%), with 30.5% consisting of squamates, including the Lord Howe Island skink (Oligosoma lichenigera) and Günther's island gecko (Christinus guentheri); 7.9% consisting of black-winged petrel (Pterodroma nigripennis) nestlings; and 9.6% consisting of marine fishes scavenged from regurgitated seabird meals. Centipede predation was the principal source of petrel nestling mortality, with annual rates of predation varying between 11.1% and 19.6% of nestlings. This means that 2,109-3,724 black-winged petrel nestlings may be predated by centipedes annually. Petrels produce a single offspring per year; therefore, predation of nestlings by centipedes represents total breeding failure for a pair in a given year. Our work demonstrates that arthropods can play a leading role in influencing vertebrate reproductive output and modifying trophic structures and nutrient flow in island ecosystems.

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Arthropod Predation of Vertebrates Structures Trophic Dynamics in Island Ecosystems

Halpin

Terrington

Jones

et al. 2021

The American Naturalist

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“…Centipedes are thought to feed predominantly on prey alive (Voigtländer 2011), which are generally seized with the anterior legs then envenimated via a stabbing motion of the forcipules (Dugon and Arthur 2012b). There are records of them killing several types of animals, such as frogs, snakes and bats (McCormick and Polis 1982;Forti et al 2007;Srbek-Araujo et al 2012).…”

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Predation of bat (Molossus molossus: Molossidae) by the centipede Scolopendra viridicornis (Scolopendridae) in Southern Amazonia

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Centipedes are opportunistic carnivore predators, and large species can feed on a wide variety of vertebrates, including bats. The aim of this study was to report the third record of bat predation by centipedes worldwide, the first record in the Amazon region, while covering aspects of foraging, capture and handling of prey. We observed the occurence in a fortuitous encounter at Cristalino State Park, located in the Amazon region of the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The attack took place in a small wooden structure, at about three meters from the floor, and was observed for 20 minutes. During the observation, the centipede stung the neck and abdominal region of the bat several times, grabbing the prey with its 15 pairs of front legs while hanging from the ceiling with its hind legs. This type of observation suggests that vertebrates can be important preys for invertebrates such as giant centipedes, both for its nutritional composition and for the amount of energy available in a single prey. KEYWORDS: Chilopoda; Chiroptera; feeding behavior. Predação de morcego (Molossus molossus: Molossidae) pela centopeia Scolopendra viridicornis (Scolopendridae) no sul da Amazônia RESUMOCentopeias são predadores carnívoros oportunistas e grandes espécies podem se alimentar de uma grande variedade de vertebrados, inclusive de morcegos. O objetivo desse trabalho é reportar o terceiro registro de predação de morcego por centopeia, e o primeiro para a região Amazônica, abrangendo aspectos do forrageamento, captura e manipulação da presa. O registro foi realizado de forma fortuita, no Parque Estadual do Cristalino, região de Floresta Amazônica, no estado de Mato Grosso, Brasil. O ataque ocorreu em uma estrutura de madeira a cerca de três metros de altura e foi observado por 20 minutos. Durante a observação, a centopeia picou várias vezes o pescoço e região abdominal do morcego, agarrando a presa com seus 15 pares de pernas anteriores e se pendurando ao teto com as pernas posteriores. Esse tipo de observação sugere que vertebrados podem ser importantes presas para invertebrados, como centopeias gigantes, tanto por sua composição nutricional quanto pela quantidade de energia disponível em uma única presa.

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“…Four neurotoxins, μ-SLPTX-Ssm1a, κ-SLPTXSsm1a, 2a and 3a, isolated and characterized from Scolopendra paucifera , have apparent insecticidal toxicity to blowfly larvae, adult blowflies, cockroaches, and mealworms [ 12 ]. Centipedes can kill and feed on vertebrates, such as bats, rats, amphibians, and reptiles [ 13 , 14 ]. In addition, the toxicity varies among centipedes.…”

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Bioactive Peptides and Proteins from Centipede Venoms

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Venoms are a complex cocktail of biologically active molecules, including peptides, proteins, polyamide, and enzymes widely produced by venomous organisms. Through long-term evolution, venomous animals have evolved highly specific and diversified peptides and proteins targeting key physiological elements, including the nervous, blood, and muscular systems. Centipedes are typical venomous arthropods that rely on their toxins primarily for predation and defense. Although centipede bites are frequently reported, the composition and effect of centipede venoms are far from known. With the development of molecular biology and structural biology, the research on centipede venoms, especially peptides and proteins, has been deepened. Therefore, we summarize partial progress on the exploration of the bioactive peptides and proteins in centipede venoms and their potential value in pharmacological research and new drug development.

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Treefrog Dendropsophus elegans (Wied-Neuwied, 1824) (Anura: Hylidae) as a meal to Otostigmus tibialis Brölemann, 1902 (Chilopoda: Scolopendridae) in the Tropical Rainforest in southeastern Brazil

Cited by 7 publications

References 8 publications

Arthropod Predation of Vertebrates Structures Trophic Dynamics in Island Ecosystems

Arthropod Predation of Vertebrates Structures Trophic Dynamics in Island Ecosystems

Predation of bat (Molossus molossus: Molossidae) by the centipede Scolopendra viridicornis (Scolopendridae) in Southern Amazonia

Bioactive Peptides and Proteins from Centipede Venoms

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