Differing patterns of plant spinescence affect blue duiker (Bovidae: Philantomba monticola) browsing behavior and intake rates

The ways in which spines and thorns on plants affect browsing behavior and instantaneous intake rate (IIR) have been investigated for several medium and large ungulates, with most authors concluding that spines either affect the ability to obtain a full bite, or prevent the removal of twig material....

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Autores principales: Musariri, Tongai, Pegg, Nicola, Muvengwi, Justice, Muzama, Faith
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2018
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Original Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6303769/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30598773
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3.4627

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6303769/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30598773
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3.4627

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