Alternative prey influence the predation of mosquito larvae by three water bug species (Heteroptera: Nepidae)
The indirect interactions among multiple prey sharing a common predator characterize apparent competition. In conservation biological control involving mosquitoes and controphic prey against generalist insect predators, apparent competition may be a crucial factor determining the extent of success....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sciendo
2020-12-01
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Series: | Limnological Review |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/limre-2020-0017 |