Use of insects for fish and poultry compound feed in sub-Saharan Africa–a systematic review
G Ssepuuya, V Namulawa… - Journal of Insects …, 2017 - wageningenacademic.com
The cost of compound feed is a constraint in intensive fish and poultry farming, contributing
60-80% of the total production costs, 70% of which is due to fish and soy meal used as …
60-80% of the total production costs, 70% of which is due to fish and soy meal used as …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental DNA and metabarcoding for the study of amphibians and reptiles: species distribution, the microbiome, and much more
In the last decade, eDNA and metabarcoding have opened new avenues to biodiversity
studies; amphibians and reptiles are animals for which these new approaches have allowed …
studies; amphibians and reptiles are animals for which these new approaches have allowed …
Insularity affects head morphology, bite force and diet in a Mediterranean lizard
Island environments differ with regard to numerous features from the mainland and may
induce large-scale changes in most aspects of the biology of an organism. In this study, we …
induce large-scale changes in most aspects of the biology of an organism. In this study, we …
[HTML][HTML] Questioning the proverb 'more haste, less speed': Classic versus metabarcoding approaches for the diet study of a remote island endemic gecko
Dietary studies can reveal valuable information on how species exploit their habitats and are
of particular importance for insular endemics conservation as these species present higher …
of particular importance for insular endemics conservation as these species present higher …
Ecological explanations to island gigantism: dietary niche divergence, predation, and size in an endemic lizard
Although rapid evolution of body size on islands has long been known, the ecological
mechanisms behind this island phenomenon remain poorly understood. Diet is an important …
mechanisms behind this island phenomenon remain poorly understood. Diet is an important …
Coping with drought? Effects of extended drought conditions on soil invertebrate prey and diet selection by a fossorial amphisbaenian reptile
Arid climates are characterized by a summer drought period to which animals seem
adapted. However, in some years, the drought can extend for unusually longer periods …
adapted. However, in some years, the drought can extend for unusually longer periods …
Omnivory of an Insular Lizard: Sources of Variation in the Diet of Podarcis lilfordi (Squamata, Lacertidae)
Through 17 years and from a sample of 7,790 faecal pellets and 26,346 prey items, we
studied the diet of the Balearic lizard Podarcis lilfordi in Aire Island (Menorca, Balearic …
studied the diet of the Balearic lizard Podarcis lilfordi in Aire Island (Menorca, Balearic …
Natural Diet of European Green Lizards, Lacerta viridis (Squamata: Lacertidae): A Comparison of Macroscopic and Molecular Identification Methods
An analysis of the diets of reptiles is essential for understanding the role of reptiles in the
ecosystem and the employment of successful conservation management plans. For this …
ecosystem and the employment of successful conservation management plans. For this …
Does a polymorphic species have a 'polymorphic'diet? A case study from a lacertid lizard
S Scali, R Sacchi, M Mangiacotti, F Pupin… - Biological Journal of …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Lizards are ideal for studying colour polymorphism, because some species are polymorphic
and the morphs often have different ecological or reproductive strategies. We studied the …
and the morphs often have different ecological or reproductive strategies. We studied the …
[PDF][PDF] New records of frugivory and ovophagy in Podarcis (Lacertidae) lizards from East Mediterranean Islands
Insular lizard populations deviate in numerous ways from their mainland kin (Losos &
Ricklefs 2009). Variation in body size, morphology, life history and behavior are only few of …
Ricklefs 2009). Variation in body size, morphology, life history and behavior are only few of …