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Predation byOligotricha striata caddis larvae on amphibian eggs: Effects of a high quality food on growth rate

Predation byOligotricha striata caddis larvae on amphibian eggs: Effects of a high quality food... In the field and also in the laboratoryOligotricha striata trichopteran larvae were observed to feed onRana temporaria eggs. Laboratory experiments revealed thatO. striata larvae preferred amphibian eggs to plant matter. The jelly-like sheath of the eggs was easily penetrated. A larva consumed 1 to 2 eggs per day. The supply of high quality food in the form of amphibian eggs was found to accelerate the growth ofO. striata larvae. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Aquatic Ecology Springer Journals

Predation byOligotricha striata caddis larvae on amphibian eggs: Effects of a high quality food on growth rate

Aquatic Ecology , Volume 30 (1) – Jul 31, 2005

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Springer Journals
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Subject
Life Sciences; Freshwater & Marine Ecology; Ecosystems
ISSN
1386-2588
eISSN
1573-5125
DOI
10.1007/BF02092144
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Abstract

In the field and also in the laboratoryOligotricha striata trichopteran larvae were observed to feed onRana temporaria eggs. Laboratory experiments revealed thatO. striata larvae preferred amphibian eggs to plant matter. The jelly-like sheath of the eggs was easily penetrated. A larva consumed 1 to 2 eggs per day. The supply of high quality food in the form of amphibian eggs was found to accelerate the growth ofO. striata larvae.

Journal

Aquatic EcologySpringer Journals

Published: Jul 31, 2005

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