AbstractThe predatory mite, Neoseiulus bicaudus (Wainstein), is a potential biological control agent against spider mites and thrips. The objective of this experiment was to compare the effects of three diets on the life table of N. bicaudus. The three diets were 1) Tetranychus turkestani (Ugarov & Nikolskii) (Acari: Tetranychidae), the natural ...
Jie, Su +4 more
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Alternative prey: a mechanism for elimination of bacterial species by protozoa [PDF]
Antibiotic-resistant strains of Salmonella typhimurium and Klebsiella pneumoniae died readily after their addition to raw sewage, but they grew in sterilized sewage. The decline was not a result of abiotic stresses, and because the bacteria were able to survive in large numbers for at least 15 days in solutions containing no organic nutrients, it was ...
L M, Mallory +3 more
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Determining trophic niche width: a novel approach using stable isotope analysis [PDF]
1. Although conceptually robust, it has proven difficult to find practical measures of niche width that are simple to obtain, yet provide an adequate descriptor of the ecological position of the population examined. 2.
Adams, C.E. +4 more
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Corporate governance compliance and disclosure in the banking sector: using data from Japan [PDF]
Using regression model this study investigates which characteristics of a bank is associated with the extent of corporate governance disclosure in Japan.
Pran Krishansing Boolaky +58 more
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Plant Resources as a Factor Altering Emergent Multi-Predator Effects. [PDF]
Multiple predator effects (MPEs) can modify the strength of pest regulation, causing positive or negative deviations from those that are predicted from independent effects of isolated predators.
Dionyssia A Maselou +3 more
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Habitat selection when killing primary versus alternative prey species supports prey specialization in an apex predator [PDF]
AbstractMany predators specialize on one or several prey species that they select from the range of potential prey. Predator specialization on primary versus alternative prey is driven in part by encounter rates with prey and a predator’s habitat selection.
B. Cristescu +4 more
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Predatory Encounters of Yllenus Arenarius (Araneae, Salticidae) with Flies (Diptera) [PDF]
Predatory behaviour of Yllenus arenarius hunting flies (Diptera) was studied. The general spider's approach and capture was typical for salticids hunting prey that has high ability to escape. Two modes of approach in close proximity of prey were observed.
Bartos, Maciej
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Multitrophic interactions among plants, aphids, alternate prey and shared natural enemies - a review
Given the generalist tendencies of most predatory arthropods, it is widely thought that their impact on a particular prey species in a given habitat (e.g., an insect pest in a crop) will depend frequently on the local availability of other prey (which ...
Edward W. EVANS
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Trophic niche divergence among colour morphs that exhibit alternative mating tactics [PDF]
Discrete colour morphs associated with alternative mating tactics are assumed to be ecologically equivalent. Yet suites of behaviours linked with reproduction can also favour habitat segregation and exploitation of different prey among morphs.
Matthew S. Lattanzio, Donald B. Miles
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The indirect interactions among multiple prey sharing a common predator characterize apparent competition. In conservation biological control involving mosquitoes and controphic prey against generalist insect predators, apparent competition may be a ...
Saha Nabaneeta +3 more
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