Increasing availability of palatable prey induces predator-dependence and increases predation on unpalatable prey

Abstract Understanding the factors governing predation remains a top priority in ecology. Using a dragonfly nymph-tadpole system, we experimentally varied predator density, prey density, and prey species ratio to investigate: (i) whether predator interference varies between prey types that differ in...

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Main Authors: Thomas J. Hossie, Kevin Chan, Dennis L. Murray
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/71a9db3540644bcc9f521b613e1bb252
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