Diel variation in food intake and diet composition of three native fish species in floodplain lagoons of the Macintyre River,Australia |
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Authors: | E S F Medeiros A H Arthington |
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Institution: | Australian Rivers Institute and eWater CRC, Griffith School of Environment, Griffith University, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia |
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Abstract: | The feeding periodicity of three species of fishes in floodplain lagoons of the Macintyre River varied during 24 h cycles, however, peak feeding activity (around midday and late afternoon) was similar among the species studied, despite differences in their trophic position. In contrast, sampling season and site seemed to have a stronger effect on the composition of the diet than time of day. These findings have implications for studies of trophic dynamics and food web structure in floodplain lagoons. |
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Keywords: | diel feeding activity dryland river fishes trophic ecology |
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