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Cannibal: an organism that feeds on other members of its species.
 cannibal tiger salamander
A cannibalistic salamander eating a snack... maybe a friend or neighbor.

 

non-cannibal salamander mouth
Non-cannibalistic salamanders are lighter in color, smaller in size and usually have smoother teeth.

 

cannibal salamander mouth
Cannibalistic salamanders are more aggressive toward their "food", their bodies are darker in color, and their teeth are much sharper.
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Bibliographic details:

  • Article: Cannibal Salamanders
  • Author(s): Dr. Biology
  • Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
  • Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
  • Date published: 17 Dec, 2009
  • Date accessed:
  • Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/feeding-salamanders

APA Style

Dr. Biology. (Thu, 12/17/2009 - 15:09). Cannibal Salamanders. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/feeding-salamanders

American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

Chicago Manual of Style

Dr. Biology. "Cannibal Salamanders". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 17 Dec 2009. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/feeding-salamanders

MLA 2017 Style

Dr. Biology. "Cannibal Salamanders". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 17 Dec 2009. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/feeding-salamanders

Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
Cannibal common tree frog

Cannibalism is common in insects and other invertebrates, but less so in vertebrates, like this tree frog. Image by H. Krisp.

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