Mycophagy in the yellow-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulatus): feeding trial experiments at Tijuca National Park (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

The act of consuming any part of fungi is termed mycophagy. Certain basidiomes contain highly nutritious elements, such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals, which can be extremely valuable in the animal diet. Mycophagous behavior in animals is well-documented in ethological studies; however, due to...

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Main Authors: Larissa Trierveiler-Pereira, Emily dos Santos Silva, Carolina Starling-Manne, Juliano M. Baltazar
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Fundación Miguel Lillo 2025-07-01
Series:Lilloa
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Online Access:https://www.lillo.org.ar/journals/index.php/lilloa/article/view/2073
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