Masting affects the behavior and population of animals (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

Masting affects the behavior and population of animals

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Masting affects the behavior and population of animals foraging on it, and indirectly influences the occurrence of infectious diseases, such as Lyme disease, and pest damage in orchards as insects switch from nuts to other food sources (Illustration: Lea Végh).

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Lea Végh

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