clay caterpillar predation bioassay

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Description

Artificial prey made from green modeling clay are deployed on tree branches to estimate bird attack rates over a standardized time period. Attack marks on clay allow identification of predator type and quantification of predation pressure.

Typical Equipment

• Clay extruder (Walnut Hollow)
• Green nontoxic modeling clay (Sargent Art)
• Super glue (Loctite)

Output Measurements

• attack rate
• proportion of caterpillars attacked

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