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Predation by avian insectivores on caterpillars is linked to leaf damage on oak (Quercus robur)

Birds that are foraging in tree canopies can cause a substantial decrease in arthropod numbers. Trees may benefit from avian insectivores attacking insect herbivores. In a field study, we tested whether the intensity of bird predation on caterpillars is linked quantitatively to leaf damage caused by...

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Autores principales: Gunnarsson, Bengt, Wallin, Jonas, Klingberg, Jenny
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6208694/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30116876
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00442-018-4234-z

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