Predator-induced plasticity in web-building behaviour

@article{Li2004PredatorinducedPI,
  title={Predator-induced plasticity in web-building behaviour},
  author={Daiqin Li and W. S. Lee},
  journal={Animal Behaviour},
  year={2004},
  volume={67},
  pages={309-318}
}
  • Daiqin Li, W. Lee
  • Published 1 February 2004
  • Environmental Science
  • Animal Behaviour
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