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Insect Predator-Prey Dynamics

Ladybird Beetles and Biological Control

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  • 268pagine
  • 10 ore di lettura

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Focusing on the biology of ladybird beetles, this volume delves into their role as effective predators and biocontrol agents for insect pests. It examines the relationship between their prey and the beetles' development and size, employing optimal foraging theory alongside field and laboratory studies. The author illustrates how larvae and adults maximize energy intake and fitness, culminating in a predator-prey model that emphasizes key traits for successful biocontrol. This work appeals to those interested in the intricacies of predator-prey dynamics.

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Insect Predator-Prey Dynamics, A. F. G. Dixon

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2007
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