Diel niche variation in mammals associated with expanded trait space
Most mammals are nocturnal, but a new analysis suggests that although most groups of species active at a particular time of day or night occupy different ecological niches, a surprisingly large proportion of species are more flexible in the timing of their activity than previously thought.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-22023-4 |
