The geometry of compensatory feeding in the locust
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A study of Locust feeding behavior reveals that its consumption of carbohydrates and protein should be balanced for sufficient growth. An increase or decrease in either of the two food groups leads to stunted growth. The nutritional target can be achieved by selectively making use of what has been ingested. Locusts have to consume an adequate quantity of nutrients, regulate their feeding behavior and process ingested food to survive, grow and reproduce.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1993
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Behavioral mechanisms of nutrient balancing in Locusta migratoria nymphs
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The behavioral mechanisms used by Locusta migratoria for tracking intake target through nutrient space were investigated. The results showed that the ratio of food intake was achieved by eating different numbers of meals and not by eating different meal sizes. Switching between proteins and carbohydrates after different length runs of meals caused differential meal numbers.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1995
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The role of food distribution and nutritional quality in behavioural phase change in the desert locust
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Interactions between food quality and distribution in locust behavioural phase change were examined, based on different distribution patterns of artificial diets. Clumped resource distribution resulted in increased gregarization in dilute and complementary diet treatments, and was most pronounced in the dilute diet treatment.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2000
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