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Specialist ant-eating spiders selectively feed on different body parts to balance nutrient intake

Authors

PEKÁR Stanislav RIBEIRO Tiago Morgado MAYNTZ David HERBERSTEIN Marie

Year of publication 2010
Type Peer-reviewed scientific article
Magazine / Source Animal Behaviour
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Science

Citation
Field Zoology
Keywords spiders; diet; nutrients; physiology
Description Our results suggest that ant-eating spiders might balance their nutritional needs by selectively consuming various body parts of their exclusive prey.
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