Arthropod prey vary among orders in their nutrient and exoskeleton content
Abstract Insectivores gain macronutrients and elements from consuming arthropod prey, but must also deal with indigestible components (i.e., exoskeleton) of prey. For example, avian chicks (e.g., northern bobwhites; Colinus virginianus) have limited gut space, and ingesting prey with relatively high...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-12-01
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Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.8280 |