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At-sea feeding ecology of parasitic lampreys

Journal of Great Lakes Research, 2021
Abstract This paper synthesizes information on the at-sea ecology of ten anadromous lampreys, with emphasis on trophic ecology. The at-sea ecology of these lampreys concerns the juvenile stage, in which growth is most rapid. Anadromous lampreys can be categorized into four groups, based on feeding modalities: 1) scavenger (Caspian lamprey ...
B.R. Quintella, B.J. Clemens, T.M. Sutton, M.J. Lança, C.P. Madenjian, A. Happel, C.J. Harvey   +6 more
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Feeding ecology of Serrasalmus gouldingi (Characiformes: Serrasalmidae) in the lower Anapu River region, Eastern Amazon, Brazil [PDF]

Acta Amazonica, 2016
Studies on feeding ecology of fishes are important to understand the relationship between species and environmental seasonal variations. In tropical rivers, these relationships are mainly modeled by hydrological patterns.
Bruno da S. PRUDENTE, Pedro CARNEIRO-MARINHO, Roberta de M. VALENTE, Luciano F. de A. MONTAG   +3 more
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Chemical composition of earthworm casts as a tool in understanding the earthworm contribution to ecosystem sustainability - a review

Plant, Soil and Environment, 2023
Earthworms dominate the soil biota, and different structural and functional features of their biology and ecology have been studied and exploited to evaluate their contributions as ecosystem services.
Madalina Iordache
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Goal-Directed Travel in the Nocturnal Javan Slow Loris (Nycticebus javanicus)

Ecologies, 2023
An animal’s ability to navigate its home range in search of essential resources is a key aspect of its ecology. To reach these resources, animals employ varying navigational processes depending on their exocentric or egocentric view of their environment.
Stephanie A. Poindexter, Vincent Nijman, Muhammed Ali Imron, K. Anne-Isola Nekaris   +3 more
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Evolution and ecology of feeding in elasmobranchs [PDF]

Integrative and Comparative Biology, 2007
Paleozoic chondrichthyans had a large gape, numerous spike-like teeth, limited cranial kinesis, and a non-suspensory hyoid, suggesting a feeding mechanism dominated by bite and ram. Modern sharks are characterized by a mobile upper jaw braced by a suspensory hyoid arch that is highly kinetic.
Cheryl D, Wilga, Philip J, Motta, Christopher P, Sanford   +2 more
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Feeding Ecology of Nemipterus japonicus in Beibu Gulf

Progress in Fishery Sciences, 2023
The Beibu Gulf is the fourth largest Chinese fishing ground, with rich fishery resources and a significant role in marine fishery production. The feeding ecology of fish is important to explain the structure and function of marine ecosystems.
Jinxi WANG, Konglan LUO, Yingfang FAN, Yujian DENG, Xiongbo HE, Yunrong YAN   +5 more
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Improving supplementary feeding in species conservation [PDF]

, 2014
Supplementary feeding is often a knee-jerk reaction to population declines, and its application is not critically evaluated, leading to polarized views among managers on its usefulness. Here, we advocate a more strategic approach to supplementary feeding
Groombridge, Jim J., Ewen, John G, Ewen, John G., Groombridge, Jim J, Canessa, Stefano, Walker, Leila   +5 more
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Can sacrificial feeding areas protect aquatic plants from herbivore grazing? Using behavioural ecology to inform wildlife management [PDF]

, 2014
Effective wildlife management is needed for conservation, economic and human well-being objectives. However, traditional population control methods are frequently ineffective, unpopular with stakeholders, may affect non-target species, and can be both ...
Richard A. Stillman, O'Hare, M.T., Wood Kevin A., Stillman Richard A., Matthew T. O’Hare, O'Hare, Matthew T., Wood, Kevin A., Kevin A. Wood, Daunt Francis, Richard A Stillman, Matthew T O'Hare, O’Hare Matthew T., Stillman, Richard A., Daunt, Francis, Francis Daunt, Kevin A Wood, Wood, K.A.   +16 more
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Feeding ecology in sea spiders (Arthropoda: Pycnogonida): what do we know?

Frontiers in Zoology, 2018
Sea spiders (Pycnogonida) are a widespread and phylogenetically important group of marine arthropods. However, their biology remains understudied, and detailed information about their feeding ecology is difficult to find.
Lars Dietz, Jana S. Dömel, Florian Leese, Tobias Lehmann, Roland R. Melzer   +4 more
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Ecological insights on the feeding behaviour of waterbirds in an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area of South West Johor Coast, Malaysia [PDF]

Biodiversity Data Journal
Mangroves and mudflats are essential intertidal habitats that support benthic communities, providing critical feeding grounds for waterbirds. However, the degradation of these habitats due to coastal reclamation poses significant threats to prey ...
Nur Athirah Fauzi, Kaviarasu Munian, Nur Aina Amira Mahyudin, Nor Atiqah Norazlimi   +3 more
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