Prey selectivity and the effect of diet on growth and development of a dragonfly, Sympetrum sanguineum

Despite a long tradition of research, our understanding of mechanisms driving prey selectivity in predatory insects is limited. According to optimal foraging theory, predators should prefer prey which provides the highest amount of energy per unit time. However, prey selectivity may also depend on p...

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Main Authors: Pavla Dudová, David S. Boukal, Jan Klecka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2019-11-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/7881.pdf