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| Luštrik, R.; Turjak, M.; Kralj-Fišer, S.; Fišer, C.. |
| Interspecific interactions between surface and subterranean species may be a key determinant for species distributions. Until now, the existence of competition (including predation) between these groups has not been tested. To assess the coexistence and potential role of interspecific interactions between surface Gammarus fossarum and subterranean Niphargus timavi, and to determine their micro distributions, we conducted a series of field and laboratory observations. We aimed to determine: (1) species substrate preference, (2) whether the presence of G. fossarum influences the habitat choice of N. timavi, and (3) possible predation effects on micro habitat choice of small juveniles. Throughout a small river in SW Slovenia, N. timavi was predominantly found... |
| Tipo: Article / Letter to the editor |
Palavras-chave: Amphipoda; Cannibalism; Competition; Ecotone; Microhabitat preference; Predation; 42.74. |
| Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/record/377199 |
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