Dung Beetle Assemblages Attracted to Cow and Horse Dung: The Importance of Mouthpart Traits, Body Size, and Nesting Behavior in the Community Assembly Process
Dung beetles use excrement for feeding and reproductive purposes. Although they use a range of dung types, there have been several reports of dung beetles showing a preference for certain feces. However, exactly what determines dung preference in dung beetles remains controversial. In the present st...
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| Format: | Artículo |
| Language: | Inglés |
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MDPI, Basel (Switzerland)
2021
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| Online Access: | https://repositorio.catie.ac.cr/handle/11554/11360 |