Unbalanced population structure and reliance on intraspecific predation by largemouth bass in an agricultural pond with no available prey fish
The carnivorous largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides has been introduced to many regions and poses a threat to native aquatic organisms due to predation, resulting in a significant decrease in biodiversity. Under conditions of prey scarcity, the largemouth bass is thought to consume smaller conspec...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2020-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Freshwater Ecology |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02705060.2020.1853621 |