Resource selection in a social beetle (Nicrophorus guttula): a laboratory evaluation of field observations

Authors :: Schwindt, Leslie L.
O'Neill, Becky L.
Smith, Rosemary J.
Source :: Journal of the Idaho Academy of Science. June, 2013, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p57, 2 p.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: Burying beetles (Nicrophorus) have a life history that includes bi-parental care of offspring, and breeding on small vertebrate carcasses. This experiment was designed to determine whether Nicrophorus guttula beetles prefer [...]

Subjects :: Biological research
Biology, Experimental
Beetles -- Behavior
Animal feeding behavior -- Research
Science and technology

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