Switching to Plan B: changes in the escape tactics of two grasshopper species (Acrididae: Orthoptera) in response to repeated predatory approaches

Most studies examining escape behaviour have considered single approaches and single fleeing responses; few have considered how organisms’ response is influenced by persistent pursuit. We explored fleeing behaviour of two grasshopper species to test whether they modified escape behaviour when approa...

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Main Authors: Bateman, Bill, Fleming, P.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Oxford University Press 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/13756