Plant architectural traits influence residence time of a specialist jumping spider
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2017-09-01
Autores
Omena, Paula M. de
Bernabe, Tiago N. [UNESP]
Kersch-Becker, Monica F.
Recalde, Fatima C.
Antiqueira, Pablo A. P.
Vieira, Camila
Migliorini, Gustavo H. [UNESP]
Benavides-Gordillo, Sandra
Romero, Gustavo Q.
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Springer
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The patch residence time of spiders has long been attributed to prey availability. We provide empirical evidence that plant architecture determines the residence time of a bromeliad-living spider. The residence time of spiders was longer on rosette-shaped plants. Males left their host plant faster than females, likely due to their mate-searching activity. We demonstrate that plant architectural traits mediate the patch-leaving tendency of specialist spiders.
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Salticidae, Mutualism, Plant selection, Spider-plant interaction, Bromeliad
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Journal Of Ethology. Tokyo: Springer Japan Kk, v. 35, n. 3, p. 313-316, 2017.