Niche Differentiation between Two Sympatric <i>Cubitermes</i> Species (Isoptera, Termitidae, Cubitermitinae) Revealed by Stable C and N Isotopes
Many African termite species are true soil-feeders: how can they coexist, sometimes with high densities? How do they separate their trophic niches? Preliminary results suggest that two coexisting <i>Cubitermes</i> species forage in different soil layers, and stable C and N isotopes show...
Main Authors: | Guy Josens, Solange Patricia Makatia Wango |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/2/38 |
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