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foraging behavior

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Foraging is the set of processes by which organisms acquire energy and nutrients, whether the food is directly consumed (feeding), stored for later consumption (hoarding), or given to other individuals (provisioning).

Reference

  1. Kramer DL. 2001 Foraging Behavior. Evolutionary Ecology: Concepts and Case Studies. Ed. Fox CW., Roff DA., Fairbairn DJ. Oxford University Press. [2025-3-10] doi.org
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
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foraging behavior

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[698]

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https://app.pollinatorhub.eu/vocabulary/classes/698

Created

2023-01-23

Updated

2025-03-10
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ethology

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oligotropy
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Author: Michael Rubinigg

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Author: Michael Rubinigg

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foraging behavior

Compound noun, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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