Threat to the predator suppresses defence of its prey

Many studies have shown that prey can optimize their defence mechanisms based on cues indicating predator presence and pressure. However, little is known about whether prey can assess the actual threat by considering both predator density and the motivational state of cannibalistic predators, which...

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Main Authors: Monika Sysiak, Piotr Maszczyk, Andrzej Mikulski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2025-01-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
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Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.241711
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