Evolution of coprophagy and nutrient absorption in a Cave Salamander
The transition from carnivory to omnivory is poorly understood. The ability to feed at more than one trophic level theoretically increases an animal’s fitness in a novel environment. Because of the absence of light and photosynthesis, most subterranean ecosystems are characterized by very few trophi...
Main Authors: | Daphne Soares, Rachel Adams, Shea Hammond, Michael E. Slay, Danté B. Fenolio, Matthew L. Niemiller |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2017-11-01
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Series: | Subterranean Biology |
Online Access: | https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=15013 |
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