Diet quality limits summer growth of field vole populations.

Marked variation occurs in both seasonal and multiannual population density peaks of northern European small mammal species, including voles. The availability of dietary proteins is a key factor limiting the population growth of herbivore species. The objective of this study is to investigate the de...

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Main Authors: Kristian M Forbes, Peter Stuart, Tapio Mappes, Katrine S Hoset, Heikki Henttonen, Otso Huitu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3951337?pdf=render