Spider mites collectively avoid plants with cadmium irrespective of their frequency or the presence of competitors
Accumulation of heavy metals by plants can serve as a defence against herbivory. Herbivores, in turn, may avoid feeding on contaminated tissues. Such avoidance, however, may hinge upon the specific conditions faced by herbivores. Here, we tested whether the spider mite Tetranychus urticae avoids tom...
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2024-07-01
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Series: | Peer Community Journal |
Online Access: | https://peercommunityjournal.org/articles/10.24072/pcjournal.435/ |
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