Which Seed Properties Determine the Preferences of Carabid Beetle Seed Predators?
Ground beetles are important invertebrate seed predators in temperate agro-ecosystems. However, there is a lack of information regarding which seed properties are important to carabids when they select seeds for consumption. Therefore, seed properties, such as size, shape, morphological defence, and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/11/757 |