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Size-dependent cannibalism in noctuid caterpillars

Size-dependent cannibalism in noctuid caterpillars The effects of relative body size and conspecific density on cannibalism in the caterpillar Litoprosopus futilis were examined in simple container experiment. The results of the experiments and field observations indicate that the opportunity to consume live conspecific is afforded only when there is a physical advantage of large size. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Oecologia Springer Journals

Size-dependent cannibalism in noctuid caterpillars

Semlitsch, Raymond; West, Carolyn
Oecologia , Volume 77 (2) – Nov 1, 1988
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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 1988 by Springer-Verlag
Subject
Life Sciences; Ecology; Plant Sciences
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0029-8549
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1432-1939
DOI
10.1007/BF00379200
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Abstract

The effects of relative body size and conspecific density on cannibalism in the caterpillar Litoprosopus futilis were examined in simple container experiment. The results of the experiments and field observations indicate that the opportunity to consume live conspecific is afforded only when there is a physical advantage of large size.

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Oecologia – Springer Journals

Published: Nov 1, 1988

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