Diel niche variation in mammals associated with expanded trait space
Most mammals are nocturnal, but a new analysis suggests that although most groups of species active at a particular time of day or night occupy different ecological niches, a surprisingly large proportion of species are more flexible in the timing of their activity than previously thought.
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Main Authors: | D. T. C. Cox, A. S. Gardner, K. J. Gaston |
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Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/fb095c48e7e44892a92a9f3c65886f94 |
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