Molluscs comprise the second largest phylum of animals (after arthropods), occurring in
virtually all habitats. Some are commercially important, a few are pests and some carry …

Predator-prey interactions are ubiquitous, govern the flow of energy up trophic levels, and
strongly influence the structure of ecological systems. They are typically quantified using the …

Chemical signaling is crucial during the insect lifespan, significantly affecting their survival,
reproduction, and ecological interactions. Unfortunately, most chemical signals insects use …

Structurally complex habitats provide cover and may hinder the movement of animals. In
predator–prey relationships, habitat structure can decrease predation risk when it provides …

Mountain butterflies have evolved efficient thermoregulation strategies enabling their
survival in marginal conditions with short flight season and unstable weather. Understanding …

Understanding the dependence of species interaction strengths on environmental factors
and species diversity is crucial to predict community dynamics and persistence in a rapidly …

Predation is often size selective, but the role of other traits of the prey and predators in their
interactions is little known. This hinders our understanding of the causal links between …

Disentangling the causes and consequences of ontogenetic niche shifts has been a pivotal
challenge in ecology, aiming to enhance the understanding of biological processes that …

Biotic interactions in aquatic communities are dominated by predation, and the distribution of
trophic link strengths in aquatic food webs crucially impacts their dynamics and stability …

Some of the most important functional traits in animals are related to the potentially vast
array of feeding strategies and microhabitat use. Correlated evolution of diet and habitat …