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===== Introduction ===== | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
- | Although little is known about the biology of '' | + | Although little is known about the biology of //Toxomerus basalis//, a species of flower fly (Syrphidae), |
- | This constitutes a kleptoparasitic interaction: | + | {{http:// |
+ | This constitutes a kleptoparasitic interaction: | ||
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+ | On the other side, since it is thought that the kleptoparasitic interaction is obligatory for //T. basalis//, and because syrphid larvae are known to have low dispersal capacity, then the choice of oviposition location by females is very important. Although //T. basalis// females have not been observed during oviposition, | ||
- | On the other side, syrphid larvae are known to have low dispersal capacity, making the choice of oviposition location of great importance. Although '' | ||
===== Assignment ===== | ===== Assignment ===== | ||
- | Build a mathematical model that incorporates the effects of the kleptoparasitism by the larvae and the carnivory of flies by the sundews. | + | Build a mathematical model that incorporates the effects of the kleptoparasitism by the larvae and the carnivory of adult flies by the sundews. |
- | ===== Questions & Suggestions ===== | + | |
+ | ===== Suggested questions ===== | ||
- | ===== References ===== | + | * How susceptible to the lack of nutrients from prey need the sundews be for the kleptoparasitism to threaten its population persistence? |
+ | * How does the retention capacity of the sundews' | ||
+ | * How does the theft intensity, either by the population size of the flies or by the stealing efficiency of the larvae, affects the system? How does it relate to the susceptibility and the retention capacity of the sundews? | ||
+ | Further well-grounded questions from the group are welcome. | ||
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+ | ===== References ===== | ||
+ | Fleischmann, |
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