Broad and flexible stable isotope niches in invasive non-native Rattus spp. in anthropogenic and natural habitats of central eastern Madagascar

Broad and flexible stable isotope niches in invasive non-native Rattus spp. in anthropogenic and natural habitats of central eastern Madagascar

Abstract Background Rodents of the genus Rattus are among the most pervasive and successful invasive species, causing major vicissitudes in native ecological communities. A broad and flexible generalist diet has been suggested as key to the invasion success of Rattus spp. Here, we use an indirect ap...

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Main Authors: Melanie Dammhahn, Toky M. Randriamoria, Steven M. Goodman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Ecology
Subjects:
Bayesian standard ellipse
Coexistence
Habitat use
Humid forest
Invasion ecology
Invasive species
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12898-017-0125-0

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