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Hybridogenetic waterfrogs Reprints Public outlet
Abt Tietje, G., Reyer, H.-U. (2004): Larval Development and Recruitment of Juveniles in a Natural
          Population of Rana lessonae and Rana esculenta. Copeia 3: 638-646.		 acrobat  
Reyer, H.-U., Bättig, I. (2004): Identification of reproductive status in female frogs – A quantitative
          comparison of nine methods. Herpetologica 60(3): 349-357.		 acrobat  
Reyer, H.-U., Wälti, M.O., Bättig, I., Altwegg, R., Hellriegel, B. (2004): Low proportions of reproducing                    hemiclonal females increase the stability of a sexual parasite-host system (Rana esculenta,
          Rana lessonae). J. Anim. Ecol. 73: 1089-1101.		 acrobat  
Reyer, H.-U., Niederer, B. & Hettyey, A. (2003): Variation in fertilisation abilities between hemiclonal
          hybrid and sexual parental males of sympatric water frogs (Rana lessonae, R. esculenta, R. ridibunda).
          Behav. Ecol. Sociolbiol. 54: 274-284.		 acrobat  
Altwegg, R. & Reyer, H.-U. (2003): Fitness consequences of larval growth environment and timing of
          metamorphosis in waterfrogs. Ecology 57: 872-882.		 acrobat  
Vorburger, C. & Reyer, H.-U. (2003): A genetic mechanism of species replacement in European
          waterfrogs?. Conserv. Gen. 4: 141-155.		  
Holenweg Peter, A.-K., Reyer, H.-U. & Abt Tietje, G. (2002): Species and sex ratio differences in mixed
          populations of hybridogenetic waterfrogs: the influence of pond features. Ecoscience 9: 1-11.
Holenweg Peter, A.-K., Reyer, H.-U. & Abt Tietje, G. (2001): Homing behavior of Rana lessonae,
          R. ridibunda and their hybridogenetic associate R. esculenta after experimental displacement.
          Amphibia-Reptilia 22: 475-480.
Holenweg Peter, A.-K., Reyer, H.-U. & Abt Tietje, G. (2001): Homing behavior of Rana lessonae,
          R. ridibunda and their hybridogenetic associate R. esculenta after experimental displacement.
          Amphibia-Reptilia 22: 475-480.
Engeler B. & Reyer, H.-U. (2001): Choosy females and indifferent males: mate choice in mixed
          populations of the water frogs Rana lessonae and Rana esculenta. Behav. Ecol. 12: 600-606.
Negovetic, S., Anholt, B.A., Semlitsch, R.D. & Reyer, H.-U. (2001): Specific responses of sexual and
          hybridogenetic European waterfrog tadpoles to temperature. Ecology 82: 766-774.
Thurnheer, S. & Reyer, H.-U. (2001): Spatial distribution and survival rate of waterfrog tadpoles in
          relation to biotic and abiotic factors. a field experiment. Amphibia-Reptilia 22: 21-32.
Garner, T.W.J., Gautschi, B., Röthlisberger, S. & Reyer, H.-U. (2000): A set of CA repeat micro-satellite
          markers derived from the pool frog, Rana lessonae. Mol. Ecol. 9: 2173-2175.		  
Hellriegel, B. & Reyer, H.-U. (2000): Factors influencing the composition of mixed populations of a
          hemiclonal hybrid and its sexual host. J. Evol. Biol. 13: 906-918.
Holenweg, A.-K. & Reyer, H.-U. (2000): Hibernating behavior of Rana lessonae and R. esculenta in their
          natural habitat. Oecologia 123: 41-47.
Roesli, M. & Reyer, H.-U. (2000): Male vocalisation and female choice in the hybridogenetic Rana lessonae
          /R. esculenta complex. Anim. Behav. 60: 745-755.
Som, C., Anholt, B.R. & Reyer, H.-U. (2000): The effect of assortative mating on the coexistence of a
          hybridogenetic waterfrog and its sexual host. Am. Nat. 156: 34-46.
Reyer, H.-U., Frei, G. & Som, C. (1999): Cryptic female choice: Frogs reduce clutch size when amplexed
          by undesired males. Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B 266: 2101-2107.
Bergen, K., Semlitsch, R.D. & Reyer, H.-U. (1997): Mating frequency increases directly with the ratio
          of Rana lessonae and Rana esculenta males in experimental populations. Copeia 1997: 275-283.		  
Fioramonti, E., Semlitsch, R.D., Reyer, H.-U. & Fent, K. (1997): Long-term effects of  tri-phenyltin
          and pH on the performance of tadpoles of Rana lessonae and Rana esculenta. Environm. Toxicol.
          Chem. 16: 1940-1947.		  
Rist, L., Semlitsch, R.D., Hotz, H. & Reyer, H.-U. (1997): Feeding behaviour, food consumption, and
          growth efficiency of tadpoles of the Rana esculenta complex. Funct. Ecol. 11: 735-742.
Abt, G. & Reyer, H.-U. (1993): Mate choice and fitness in a hybrid frog: Rana esculenta females prefer
          Rana lessonae males over their own. Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol. 32: 221-228.		  
Semlitsch, R.D. & Reyer, H.-U. (1992a): Modification of anti-predator behaviour in tadpoles by
          environmental conditioning. J. Anim. Ecol. 61: 353-360.
Semlitsch, R.D. & Reyer, H.-U. (1992b): Performance of tadpoles from the hybrido-genetic Rana esculenta
          complex: Interactions with pond drying and interspecific competition. Evolution 46: 665-676.
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Ecology of avian mating systems  
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Rauter, C., Reyer, H.-U. & Bollmann, K. (2002): Selection through predation, snowfall, and microclimate
          on nest-site preference in the Water Pipit Anthus spinoletta. Ibis 144: 433-444.
Bollmann, K. & Reyer, H.-U. (2001): Reproductive success of Water Pipits in an alpine environment.
          Condor 103: 510-520.		  
Pasinelli, G., Hegelbach, J. & Reyer, H.-U. (2001): Spacing behavior of the middle spottet woodpecker
          in Central Europe. J. Wildlife Manage. 65: 432-441. 		 
Rauter, C., Brodmann, P.A. & Reyer, H.-U. (2000): Provisioning behaviour in relation to food availability
          and nestling food demand in the Alpine Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta). Ardea 88: 81-90.		  
Rauter, C. & Reyer, H.-U. (2000): Thermal and energetic consequences of habitat selection in breeding
          water pipits (Anthus spinoletta). J. Ornithol. 141: 391-407.		  
Bollmann, K. & Reyer, H.-U. (1999): Why does monogamy prevail in the Alpine Water Pipit (Anthus
          spinoletta)? In: Adams, J. & Slotow, R.H. (eds.). Proc. 22 Int. Ornithol. Congr., Durban:
          2666-2688. Johannesburg: BirdLife South Africa.		  
Brodmann, P.A. & Reyer, H.-U. (1999): Nestling provisioning in water pipits (Anthus spinoletta): do parents
          go for specific nutrients or profitable prey? Oecologia 120: 506-514.
Rehsteiner, U., Geisser, H. & Reyer, H.-U. (1998): Singing and mating success in water pipits: one
          specific song song element makes all the difference. Anim. Behav. 55: 1471-1481.
Reyer, H.-U., Fischer, W., Steck, P., Nabulon, T., & Kessler, P. (1998): Sex-specific nest defense in
          house sparrows (Passer domesticus) varies with badge size of males. Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol.
          42: 93-99.
Bollmann, K., Reyer, H.-U. & Brodmann, P.A. (1997): Territory quality and reproductive success: can
          alpine water pipits Anthus spinoletta assess the relationship reliably? Ardea 85: 83-98.		  
Brodmann, P.A., Reyer, H.-U. & Baer, B. (1997): The relative importance of habitat structure and prey
          characteristics for the foraging success of water pipits (Anthus spinoletta). Ethology 103: 222-235.		  
Brodmann, P.A., Reyer, H.-U., Bollmann, K., Schläpfer, A. & Rauter, C. (1997): The importance of food
          quantity and quality  for reproductive performance in alpine water pipits (Anthus spinoletta).
          Oecologia 109: 200-208.
Rauter, C. & Reyer, H.-U. (1997): Incubation patterns and foraging effort of female water pipits
          (Anthus spinoletta) in relation to temperature, nest site, food availability and incubation feeding.
          Ibis 139: 441-446.		  
Reyer, H.-U., Bollmann, K., Schläpfer, A.R., Schymainda, A. & Klecack, G. (1997): Ecological deter-
          minants of extra-pair copulations and egg dumping in Alpine water pipits (Anthus spinoletta).
          Behav. Ecol. 8: 534-543.		  
Frey-Roos, F., Brodmann, P.A. & Reyer, H.-U. (1995): Relationships between food resources, foraging
          patterns and reproductive success in the water pipit. Behav. Ecol. 6: 287-295.		  
Reyer, H.-U. (1994): Ecology and evolution of mating systems. Verh. Dtsch Zool. Ges. 1994 87: 97-113.  
 
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Ecology of cooperative breeding  
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Reyer, H.-U. (1990a): The Pied Kingfisher: Ecological causes and reproductive consequences of
          cooperative breeding. In: Cooperative breeding in birds: long-term studies of ecology and
          behavior (P. Stacey & W. Koenig, eds.), pp.529-557. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 		  
Reyer, H.-U. (1990b): Die Evolution von kooperativer Jungenaufzucht. In: Evolutionsprozesse im Tierreich
          (B. Streit, ed.), pp.125-141. Basel: Birkhäuser Verlag.		  
Reyer, H.-U. (1988): Ökologie und Evolution kooperativer Jungenaufzucht bei Vögeln. Verh. Dtsch.Zool
          . Ges. 81:169-182.		  
Reyer, H.-U., Migongo-Bake, W. & Schmidt, L. (1988): Field studies and experiments on distribution
          and foraging of pied and malachite kingfishers at Lake Nakuru (Kenya). J. Anim. Ecol. 57: 595-610.		  
Reyer, H.-U. & Schmidl, D. (1988): Helpers have little to laugh about: Group structure and vocalization
          in the Laughing Kookaburra Dacelo novaeguineae. Emu 88:150-160.		  
Reyer, H.-U., Dittami, J.P. & Hall, M.R. (1986): Avian helpers at the nest: Are they psychologically
          castrated? Ethology 71: 216- 228.		  
Reyer, H.-U. (1986): Breeder-helper-interactions in the pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) reflect the costs
          and benefits of cooperative breeding. Behaviour 96: 277-303.		  
Reyer, H.-U. & Westerterp, K. (1985): Parental energy expenditure: a proximate cause of helper
          recruitment in the pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis). Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol. 17: 363-369.		  
Reyer, H.-U. (1985): Brutpflegehelfer beim Graufischer. In: D. Franck (ed) Verhaltensbiologie
          Vol. 2. Aufl., (pp. 277-282). Stuttgart: G. Thieme Verlag.		  
Reyer, H-U. (1984): Investment and relatedness: a cost/benefit analysis of breeding and helping in
          the pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis). Anim. Behav. 32: 1163-1178.		  
Reyer, H.-U. (1982): Nutzen und Kosten bei brütenden und helfenden Graufischern. Naturw.
          Rundschau 35, 31-32.		  
Reyer, H.-U. (1980a): Flexible helper structure as an ecological adaptation in the Pied Kingfisher
          (Ceryle rudis). Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol. 6: 219-227.		  
Reyer, H.-U. (1980b): Sexual dimorphism and cooperative breeding in the striped kingfisher.
          Ostrich 51, 117-118.		  
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Vocal communication  
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Sonnenschein, E. & Reyer, H.-U. (1983): Mate guarding and other functions of antiphonal duets in the slate-coloured boubou, Laniarius funebris. Z. Tierpsychol. 63: 112-140.  
Sonnenschein, E. & Reyer, H.-U. (1984): Biology of the slate-coloured boubou and other bush shrikes. Ostrich 55, 86-96.  
Reyer, H.-U. & Schmidl, D. (1988): Helpers have little to laugh about: Group structure and vocalization in the Laughing Kookaburra Dacelo novaeguineae. Emu 88: 150-160.  
Isack, H.A. & Reyer, H.-U. (1989): Honeyguides and honey gatherers: Inter-specific communication in a symbiotic relationship. Science 243: 1343-1346.   acrobat
 
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Aggression and other projects  
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Geisser, H., Reyer, H.-U. (2005): The influence of food and temperature on population density of wild
          boar Sus scrofa in the Thurgau (Switzerland). J. Zool., in press.		  
Geisser, H., Reyer, H.-U. (2004): The influence of hunting, feeding, and fencing to reduce crop damage
          by wild boars. J. Wildl. Manage. 68: 939-946.		  
Barandun, J. & Reyer, H.-U. (1998): Reproductive ecology of Bombina variegata: Habitat use.
          Copeia 1998: 497-500.		  
Barandun, J. & Reyer, H.-U. (1997a): Reproductive ecology of Bombina variegata: Characterisation of
          spawning ponds. Amphibia-Reptilia 18: 143 -153.		  
Barandun, J. & Reyer, H.-U. (1997b): Reproductive ecology of Bombina variegata: Development of eggs
          and larvae. J. Herpetol. 31: 107-110.		  
Barandun, J., Reyer, H.-U. & Anholt, B. (1997): Reproductive ecology of Bombina variegata: Aspects of life
          history. Amphibia-Reptilia 18: 347-355.		  
Von Helversen, O. & Reyer, H.-U. (1984): Nectar intake and energy expenditure in a flower visiting bat.
          Oecologia, 63, 178-184.		  
Dittami, J.P. & Reyer, H.-U. (1984): A factor analysis of seasonal, behavioral, hormonal and body weight
          changes in adult male barheaded geese Anser indicus. Behaviour 90 (1-3), 114-124.		  
Reyer, H.-U. (1977): Role of swim-bladder in vertical movement of fishes (Carassius auratus, Salmo
          gairdneri, Tilapia mariae). Biol. Behav. 2: 109-128.		  
Reyer, H.-U. (1975): Gibt es einen zur Entladung drängenden Aggressionstrieb? Umschau 75, 576-577.  
Reyer, H.-U. (1974a): Formen, Ursachen und biologische Bedeutung innerartlicher Aggression bei Tieren.
          In: K. Immelmann (ed) Verhaltensforschung (Grzimeks Tierleben) Vol. Bd. 16, (pp. 354-391).
          München: Kindler. 		 
Reyer, H.-U. (1974b): Ursachen und Konsequenzen von Aggressivität bei Etroplus maculatus (Cichlidae,
          Pisces) – Ein Beitrag zum Triebproblem. Z. Tierpsychol. 39, 415-454.		  
 
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Reviews  
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Reyer, H.-U. (1999): Von der Arterhaltung zum egoistischen Gen ö Grundbegriffe und Konzepte der
          Evolutionstheorie. In: Kubli, E. & Reichardt, A. K. (eds): Konsequenzen der Biologie – Die moderne
          Biologie und das Verhältnis zwischen Natur- und Geisteswissenschaften; pp. 5-16. Stuttgart:
          Ernst Klett Schulbuchverlag.		  
Stichweh, R., Reyer, H.-U. & Uszkoreit,H. (1999): Memorandum zu einem Institut für Evolutions-
          wissenschaft. Suchprozesse für innovative Fragestellungen in der Wissenschaft, Heft 1;
          Werner Reimers Stiftung, Bad Homburg. 		 
Wilkinson, G.S., Clutton-Brock, T.H., Grafen, A., Harvey, P.H., Howard, R.D., Linsenmair, K.E., Poethke,
          H.J.,  Reyer, H.-U., Sutherland, W.J., Van Noordwijl, A.J., Wade, M.J. &Wirtz, P. (1987):
          The empirical study of sexual selection. In: J.W. Bradbury & M.B. Anderson (eds):
          Sexual selection: testing the alternatives (pp. 234-245). Chichester: J. Wiley & Sons. 		 
Reyer, H.-U. (1982): Soziale Strategien und ihre Evolution. Naturw. Rundschau 35, 6-17.  
Krebs, J.R., Bonner, J.T., Brown, J.L., Charnov, E.L., Dichenmann, M., McKinney, F., Metcalf, R.A.,
          Olivier, T.J., Reyer, H.-U. & Sade, D.S. (1980): Measuring fitness in social systems.
          In: Markl, H. (ed): Evolution of social behavior: Hypotheses and empirical tests, pp. 205-218.
          Verlag Chemie, Weinheim. 		 
Reyer, H.-U. (1975): Mutter-Kind-Beziehungen bei Primaten. In: T. Hellbrügge (ed) Kindliche Sozialisation
          und Sozialentwicklung (pp. 15-42). München: Urban und Schwarzenberg. 		 
 
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