Publication details
Stridulation can suppress cannibalism in a specialised araneophagous predator
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| Year of publication | 2018 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology |
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| Citation | |
| Web | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00265-018-2541-3 |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00265-018-2541-3 |
| Keywords | Acoustic signal; Araneophagy; Defence; Intraspecific interaction; Predation; Spider |
| Description | Cannibalism is widespread among predatory animals. However, cannibalism might not be an optimal strategy for several reasons and should be a less preferred option for predators. |