Evolution of coprophagy and nutrient absorption in a Cave Salamander
The transition from carnivory to omnivory is poorly understood. The ability to feed at more than one trophic level theoretically increases an animal’s fitness in a novel environment. Because of the absence of light and photosynthesis, most subterranean ecosystems are characterized...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2017-11-01
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| Series: | Subterranean Biology |
| Online Access: | https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=15013 |