Abstract
Diet of Leadbeater's possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) in Victoria, Australia, in a forest dominated by Eucalyptus regnans was found by examination of faeces and limited direct observation. It included arthropods, particularly tree crickets, beetles, moths, and spiders, plant exudates such as Acacia gum, nectar and manna, and the insect exudate psyllid honeydew. Arthropods were calculated to provide less than 20% of daily energy requirements. The overall pattern of ingestion was similar to that previously reported for the related sugar glider, but seasonal shortage of exudates was more pronounced during winter.
Subject
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
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43 articles.
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