The role of algal chemical defenses in the feeding preferences of the long-spined sea urchin Diadema antillarum
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DOI: 10.1007/s10452-021-09873-2
Abstract: The 1983 die-off of the long-spined sea urchin Diadema antillarum was linked to dramatic increases in macroalgal biomass and abundance on Caribbean coral reefs. D. antillarum densities have only recently begun to recover, and on… read more here.
Keywords: spined sea; long spined; feeding preferences; ecology ... See more keywords
Feeding preferences of range-shifting and native herbivorous fishes in temperate ecosystems.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2021.105508
Abstract: Temperate reefs are being tropicalized worldwide. In temperate Western Australia, a marine heatwave led to a regime shift from kelp (Ecklonia radiata) dominated to canopy-free reefs, together with an increase in tropical herbivorous fishes that… read more here.
Keywords: range shifting; shifting native; feeding preferences; native herbivorous ... See more keywords
Feeding Preferences and Salivary Protein Profiles of Spodoptera frugiperda on Saccharum Species.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c11634
Abstract: The invasion of the fall armyworm poses substantial threats to local agricultural safety, including the sugarcane industry. Exploring the insect-resistance mechanism is crucial for breeding resistant varieties. This study selected three representative materials from the… read more here.
Keywords: saccharum; preferences salivary; salivary protein; spodoptera frugiperda ... See more keywords
Litter chemistry explains contrasting feeding preferences of bacteria, fungi, and higher plants
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-09145-w
Abstract: Litter decomposition provides a continuous flow of organic carbon and nutrients that affects plant development and the structure of decomposer communities. Aim of this study was to distinguish the feeding preferences of microbes and plants… read more here.
Keywords: higher plants; feeding preferences; chemistry; litter chemistry ... See more keywords
Host‐feeding preferences of Culex pipiens and its potential significance for flavivirus transmission in the Camargue, France
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DOI: 10.1111/mve.12802
Abstract: The spread of the West Nile (WNV) and Usutu (USUV) flaviviruses in Europe in recent decades highlights the urgent need to understand the transmission networks of these pathogens as a basis for effective decision‐making. These… read more here.
Keywords: transmission; flavivirus; host; culex pipiens ... See more keywords
Feeding preferences of Phyllotreta herbivores to winter rape and chosen weeds.
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DOI: 10.17221/40/2008-pps
Abstract: Stolcova J. (2009): Feeding preferences of Phyllotreta herbivores to winter rape and chosen weeds. Plant Protect. Sci., 45: 156–160. In model experiments with leaf disks from Brassica napus L. subsp. napus and thlaspi arvense L.… read more here.
Keywords: phyllotreta herbivores; feeding preferences; rape chosen; preferences phyllotreta ... See more keywords
Potential mosquito vector attraction to- and feeding preferences for pigs in Romanian backyard farms
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.1046263
Abstract: Introduction Mosquitoes either biologically or mechanically transmit various vector-borne pathogens affecting pigs. Mosquito species display a wide variety of host preference, as well as host attraction and behaviours. Mosquito species attraction rates to- and feeding… read more here.
Keywords: backyard farms; mosquito species; romanian backyard; preferences pigs ... See more keywords
The Effects of Different Cotton Varieties on the Growth and Feeding Preferences of Helicoverpa armigera
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DOI: 10.3390/insects16020115
Abstract: Simple Summary Xinjiang is the leading cotton producer in China, occupying a pivotal place in the national economy. At present, the primary control strategies for Helicoverpa armigera involve the cultivation of transgenic insect-resistant cotton. However,… read more here.
Keywords: helicoverpa armigera; cotton varieties; growth; cotton ... See more keywords
Feeding preferences and the effect of temperature on feeding rates of the graceful kelp crab, Pugettia gracilis
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15223
Abstract: Graceful kelp crabs (Pugettia gracilis) are abundant consumers in shallow subtidal ecosystems of the Salish Sea. These dynamic habitats are currently experiencing multiple changes including invasion by non-native seaweeds and ocean warming. However, little is… read more here.
Keywords: graceful kelp; temperature feeding; feeding preferences; feeding rates ... See more keywords