The food, feeding mechanism and ecology of the Corixidae (Hemiptera-Heteroptera), with special reference to Leicestershire

Corixids are found abundantly in freshwater habitats, usually several species living together. The competition between these species was investigated. Corixids are generally believed to be algal and detritus feeders, but are shown to be predators. Observation of feeding behaviour and examination of...

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Main Author: Martin, Nicholas A.
Other Authors: Moon, H. P.
Published: University of Leicester 1969
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.507402