A predator’s per capita feeding rate on prey, or its functional response, provides a foundation for predator–prey theory. Since 1959, Holling’s prey-dependent Type II functional response, a model that is a function of prey abundance only, has served as the basis for a large literature on predator–prey theory. We present statistical evidence from 19 predator–prey systems that three predator-depe...

The recognition that predators play important roles in ecosystems has prompted research to resolve how combinations of predator species influence ecosystem functions. Interactions among predator species and their prey can lead to a host of linear and nonlinear effects. Understanding the conditions causing these effects is critical for assigning predator species to functional groups in ways that...

Trioza erytreae is one of the vectors Huanglongbing (HLB), main global citrus groves threat. Since its recent detection in north-western Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal), contention eradication have been a priority to prevent spread. For biological control T. erytreae, it important understand role that each potential natural enemy could have. With aim determine which predators incorporate...

The Bluetooth wireless communication technology provides wireless solutions applicable for a number of communications needs. In addition, multiple independent piconets are possible and likely to occur within the same location, either intentionally or by chance. Bluetooth devices utilize frequency hopping and independent piconets operate on different hopping sequences. Although the use of indepe...