Variable effects of temperature on insect herbivory

Rising temperatures can influence the top-down control of plant biomass by increasing herbivore metabolic demands. Unfortunately, we know relatively little about the effects of temperature on herbivory rates for most insect herbivores in a given community. Evolutionary history, adaptation to local e...

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Main Authors: Nathan P. Lemoine, Deron E. Burkepile, John D. Parker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2014-05-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/376.pdf