Biomechanical properties of predator-induced body armour in the freshwater crustacean Daphnia
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-09649-5
Abstract: The freshwater crustacean Daphnia is known for its ability to develop inducible morphological defences that thwart predators. These defences are developed only in the presence of predators and are realized as morphological shape alterations e.g.… read more here.
Keywords: crustacean daphnia; predator induced; freshwater crustacean; shape ... See more keywords