Unraveling patterns and drivers of saurophagy in South American lizards

Unraveling patterns and drivers of saurophagy in South American lizards

Abstract Predation plays a crucial role in community structure and population dynamics, influencing the evolution of various groups. Lizards occupy a central position in predator–prey networks, with some species engaging in saurophagy—where they act as both predator and prey. Here, we investigated s...

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Main Authors: Patricia Marques do A. Oliveira, Ubiratã Ferreira Souza, Juliana Delfino de Sousa, Anna Virginia Albano de Mello, Natallia Vívian Nascimento da Silva Maia, José Henrique de Andrade Lima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Cannibalism
Ecophysiology
Lizards
Macroecology
Predator–prey relationship
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-89810-7
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