Cannibalism and Necrophagy Promote a Resource Loop and Benefit Larval Development in Insects of Temporary Waters

Temporary aquatic habitats are contingent on the allochthonous inputs of plant and animal detritus, whose quality and availability can significantly affect the species developing in these habitats. Although animal detritus (i.e., invertebrate carcasses) is a high-quality food, it is an unpredictable...

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Main Authors: Valentina Mastrantonio, Graziano Crasta, Sandra Urbanelli, Daniele Porretta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/7/657