Browsing by Author "Torres-Contreras, Hugo"
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- ItemEstrategia de Forrajeo en Un Micromamífero Herbívoro de Chile Central: ¿Minimizador de Tiempo o Maximizador de Energía?(1997) Torres-Contreras, Hugo; Bozinovic Kuscevic, Francisco
- ItemFood Selection in An Herbivorous Rodent: Balancing Nutrition With Thermoregulation(1997) Torres-Contreras, Hugo; Bozinovic Kuscevic, Francisco
- ItemSeasonal niche differentiation of Camponotus morosus and Dorymyrmex goetschi (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in sandy beach habitats: Insights from stable isotope analysis(2024) Hidalgo, Paulina; Pena-Villalobos, Isaac; Torres-Contreras, Hugo; Sabat, PabloQuantifying the degree of ecological specialization of animals is essential for understanding the evolution of resource use in changing environments. Stable isotope analysis (SIA) is a powerful tool for investigating the ecological niches of animals and providing insights into their diet. This study focused on the ecological role of two coastal species of ants, Camponotus morosus and Dorymyrmex goetschi, in Chile. Their seasonal isotopic niches were characterised using carbon (delta 13C) and nitrogen (delta 15N) analysis. This was done on El Tabito Beach, a coastal area with a pronounced seasonality. The results indicated unique niches for each species and variation between them across seasons. While C. morosus maintained a consistent niche breadth throughout the year, D. goetschi displayed a narrower niche in summer. Our analyses showed that terrestrial-derived carbon constituted the primary food resource for both species of ants, with a slight increase in the marine component in summer. Overall, the results highlight seasonal variations in isotopic signatures, niche breadth, and diet composition and underscore the importance of considering temporal dynamics in ant ecology and, in particular, in trophic interactions.