Raptor Nests As a Habitat for Invertebrates: A Review
Journal
Raptor Research
Volume
11
Issue
4 (Winter)
Year
1977
Pages
87-96
Section
Scientific Papers
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Abstract
Invertebrates in raptor nests may be classified into three maior groups: parasite fauna, animal saprovores, and humus fauna. The parasite fauna includes raptor and prey parasites and their corresponding parasites and predators. The animal saprovore fauna includes the invertebrates associated with the decomposition of such material as carrion, excreta, pellets, and molted feathers. The humus fauna includes invertebrates associated with decomposition of nest material such as litter and wood.
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