Patterns and dynamics of neutral lipid fatty acids in ants – implications for ecological studies
Abstract Background Trophic interactions are a fundamental aspect of ecosystem functioning, but often difficult to observe directly. Several indirect techniques, such as fatty acid analysis, were developed to assess these interactions. Fatty acid profiles may indicate dietary differences, while indi...
Main Authors: | Félix B. Rosumek, Adrian Brückner, Nico Blüthgen, Florian Menzel, Michael Heethoff |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-07-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Zoology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12983-017-0221-1 |
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