Trophic diversity of the otter (Lutra lutra L.) in temperate and Mediterranean freshwater habitats
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Aim: To analyse the geographical patterns in the composition and diversity of otter’s (Lutra lutra, L.) diet and their relationship with climatic characteristics. Location: European freshwater habitats under Mediterranean and temperate climatic regimes. 5
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تاریخ انتشار 2010