Plant architectural traits influence residence time of a specialist jumping spider

Paula M. de Omena, Tiago N. Bernabé, Mônica F. Kersch-Becker, Fátima C. Recalde, Pablo A.P. Antiqueira, Camila Vieira, Gustavo H. Migliorini, Sandra Benavides-Gordillo, Gustavo Q. Romero

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)313-316
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Ethology
Volume35
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2017

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Animal Science and Zoology

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