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Reproduction in Risky Environments: The Role of Invasive Egg Predators in Ladybird Laying Strategies

Reproductive environments are variable and the resources available for reproduction are finite. If reliable cues about the environment exist, mothers can alter offspring phenotype in a way that increases both offspring and maternal fitness (‘anticipatory maternal effects’—AMEs). Strategic use of AME...

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Autores principales: Paul, Sarah C., Pell, Judith K., Blount, Jonathan D.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4619405/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26488753
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0139404