Trophic niche, capture efficiency and venom profiles of six sympatric ant-eating spider species (Araneae: Zodariidae)
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| Year of publication | 2018 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | MOLECULAR ECOLOGY |
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| Citation | |
| Web | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/mec.14485 |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/mec.14485 |
| Keywords | Araneae; specialist;Zodariidae |
| Description | The arms race between specialist predators and their prey has resulted in the evolution of a variety of specific adaptations. In venomous predators, this can include venom composition, particularly if predators are specialized on dangerous prey. Here, we performed an integrative study using six species of highly specialized ant-eating spiders of the genus Zodarion to investigate their phylogeny, realized trophic niche, efficacy in the capture of various ant species and venom composition. |
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