Concepts
6 concepts
phenomenon
kairomones
Chemical cues released by predators that benefit prey by providing information about predator presence
phenomenon
microhabitat preference
Species-specific selection for particular combinations of physical habitat characteristics like water depth, current velocity, and substrate size
phenomenon
case grazing
Behavior where caddisfly larvae consume material from their own or others' protective cases
phenomenon
diel vertical migration
Daily behavioral pattern where aquatic organisms move vertically in the water column, typically showing different activity levels during day versus night periods
phenomenon
dietary specialization
Differential prey use based on habitat type, with fairy shrimp comprising majority of diet in temporary ponds
phenomenon
periphytic algae
Algae growing attached to surfaces such as decomposing plant material