The Rolling of Food by Dung Beetles Affects the Oviposition of Competing Flies
Flies are the main competitors of dung beetles for oviposition sites and rolling dung beetles relocate their food to reduce interspecific competition. Furthermore, dung beetles deposit chemical substances on the food ball that may repel fly larvae and certain predators. In the present study, using D...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/9/3/92 |