Can incidental ingestion of plant-dwelling insects nutritionally benefit ungulates?
Abstract The diet of ungulates is often characterized by low protein levels and the presence of indigestible and defensive compounds. It also often lacks micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) essential for growth, health and reproduction. Ungulates select rich plant organs to compensate for nutrien...
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| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Ecological Processes |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13717-025-00604-1 |
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