Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10971156 | Animal Behaviour | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The foraging behaviour of white-footed mice was influenced by an immunogen. ⺠Low-dose mice preferred to forage in safe food patches over risky patches. ⺠High-dose mice showed no preference based on patch safety. ⺠The results reveal fitness costs of immunochallenge, which reduces risk sensitivity. ⺠Changes in foraging behaviour have the potential to impact community interactions.
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Authors
Lisa E. Schwanz, M. Andrea Previtali, Maria Gomes-Solecki, Dustin Brisson, Richard S. Ostfeld,