One of the most interesting aspects of the Daphnia – Chaoborus interaction is the specificity of the response. Only those Daphnia species most intimate with the predator are induced, and even then, only the instars of the appropriate size to be fed on. This speaks to the idea that such a defense has a cost, [...]
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Do I Look Good in This Crest?
Posted in Ecology, Environment, tagged Daphnia, predators, prey, vernal ponds, water on October 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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