Pathogens as a factor limiting the sprea
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David W. Pfennig; Michael L. G. Loeb; James P. Collins
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Article
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1991
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Springer-Verlag
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English
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Intraspecific predation is taxonomically widespread, but few species routinely prey on conspecifics. This is surprising as conspecifics could be a valuable resource for animals limited by food. A potential cost of cannibalism that has been largely unexplored is that it may enhance the risk of acquir