Prey caught by a sample population of the spider Argiope argentata (Araneae:Araneidae) in Panama:a year's census data |
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| Authors: | MICHAEL H ROBINSON BARBARA ROBINSON |
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| Institution: | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, P. O. Box 2072, Balboa, Canal Zone (Panama) |
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| Abstract: | The prey caught by mature female Argiope argentata was censused over a period of one year. Ten webs (when available) were examined five times each day, at two-hourly intervals, between 09.00 and 17.00 hours. The prey-animals seen in the webs were classified into orders and lower taxa, where possible. The results of this study are described and discussed. |
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