Applying and refining DNA analysis to determine the identity of plant material extracted from the digestive tracts of katydids
Background Feeding habits are central to animal ecology, but it is often difficult to characterize the diet of organisms that are arboreal, nocturnal, rare, or highly mobile. Genetic analysis of gut contents is a promising approach for expanding our understanding of animal feeding habits. Here, we a...
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| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2019-05-01
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/6808.pdf |