Articulo
Quacks snack on smacks: mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) observed feeding on hydrozoans (Velella velella)
Plankton And Benthos Research
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1151515
1151515
Autor
Phillips, Natasha
Eagling, Lawrence
Harrod, Christopher Jon
Reid, Neil
Cappanera, Valentina
Houghton, Jonathan
Institución
Resumen
This study presents new evidence of the extensive trophic role of gelatinous zooplankton by documenting typically non marine predators, mallard ducks, feeding on hydrozoans in shallow, coastal environments. Keywords Author Keywords:Avian; cryptic trophic linkages; gelatinous zooplankton; predator-prey; trophic pathways; Velella velella KeyWords Plus:JELLYFISH; FISH; FOOD Regular 2015 FONDECYT FONDECYT