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SUBMITTER: Mihalitsis M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8462170 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Mihalitsis Michalis M Bellwood David R DR
Ecology and evolution 20210902 18
Piscivory is a key ecological function in aquatic ecosystems, mediating energy flow within trophic networks. However, our understanding of the nature of piscivory is limited; we currently lack an empirical assessment of the dynamics of prey capture and how this differs between piscivores. We therefore conducted aquarium-based performance experiments, to test the feeding abilities of 19 piscivorous fish species. We quantified their feeding morphology, striking, capturing, and processing behavior. ...[more]