Nest material preferences in wild hazel dormice Muscardinus avellanarius: testing predictions from optimal foraging theory
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DOI: 10.1093/beheco/arad016
Abstract: Abstract Obtaining nesting material presents an optimal foraging problem, collection of materials incurs a cost in terms of risk of predation and energy spent and individuals must balance these costs with the benefits of using… read more here.
Keywords: muscardinus avellanarius; material; nest material; foraging theory ... See more keywords
Autoclaving Nest-Material Remains Influences the Probability of Ectoparasitism of Nestling Hoopoes (Upupa epops)
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DOI: 10.3390/biology9100306
Abstract: Simple Summary Microorganisms may have direct negative effects on their animal hosts and cause diseases, but some others provide animals with protection against infections, parasites, and even predators. However, parasites or predators might take their… read more here.
Keywords: nest bacterial; bacterial environment; material remains; material ... See more keywords