Browsing Artículos by Author "ESNAOLA ILLARRETA, AMAIUR"
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Determining diet from faeces: Selection of metabarcoding primers for the insectivore Pyrenean desman ( Galemys pyrenaicus )
Esnaola Illarreta, Amaiur ; Arrizabalaga Escudero, Aitor; González Esteban, Jorge; Elosegi Irurtia, Arturo ; Aiartza Azurtza, José Ramón (Public Library Science, 2018-12-14)Molecular techniques allow non-invasive dietary studies from faeces, providing an invaluable tool to unveil ecological requirements of endangered or elusive species. They contribute to progress on important issues such as ... -
Using biological traits to assess diet selection: the case of the Pyrenean Desman
Esnaola Illarreta, Amaiur ; Larrañaga Arrizabalaga, Aitor; González Esteban, Jorge; Elosegi Irurtia, Arturo ; Aiartza Azurtza, José Ramón (Oxford University Press, 2023-12)Traditionally, researchers have assessed diet selection by comparing consumed versus available taxa. However, taxonomic assignment is probably irrelevant for predators, who likely base their selection on characteristics ...