Batesian mimics that show similar coloration to unpalatable models gain a fitness advantage of reduced predation. Beyond physical similarity, mimics often exhibit behaviour similar to their models, further enhancing their protection against predation by mimicking not only the model's physical appearance but also activity. In butterflies, there is a strong correlation between palatability and fl...

Development of a green belt with suitable plant species around the source of emission can mitigate the atmospheric contamination. Selection of such plant species are required to combat air pollution based on their tolerance level. Present study was undertaken to evaluate the tolerance level of higher plants in East of Esfahan city, Iran, during 2011 in terms of assessing Air Pollution Tolerance...

The spatial and temporal distribution of forage quality is among the most central factors affecting herbivore habitat selection. Yet, for high latitude areas, forage quantity has been found to be more important than quality. Studies on large ungulate foraging patterns are faced with methodological challenges in both assessing animal movements at the scale of forage distribution, and in assessin...

Food reward, not hunger, is the main driving force behind eating in the modern obesogenic environment. Palatable foods, generally calorie-dense and rich in sugar/fat, are thus readily overconsumed despite the resulting health consequences. Important advances have been made to explain mechanisms underlying excessive consumption as an immediate response to presentation of rewarding tastants. Howe...

Primary producers such as plants and macroalgae can vary in palatability to their herbivorous grazers; this leads to variation in the intensity of herbivory, which can play an important role in setting the composition and diversity of producer assemblages. However, despite strong gradients in the composition and abundance of herbivores across intertidal gradients, little is known about how macr...

Abstract Green roofs are promoted to contribute more resilient cities by enhancing urban ecosystem services and food systems. Extensive, low‐maintenance green experience frequent environmental stresses, which reduce plant survival growth. Stress‐tolerant plants therefore used sustain well‐established services, such as building temperature regulation. However, transitioning extensive provide oth...