Reproduction in Risky Environments: The Role of Invasive Egg Predators in Ladybird Laying Strategies.

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Published in PLoS One on October 21, 2015

Authors

Sarah C Paul1, Judith K Pell2, Jonathan D Blount1

Author Affiliations

1: Centre for Ecology & Conservation, College of Life & Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
2: J. K. Pell Consulting, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom.

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