Generic preference and in-vivo digestibility of alectorioid arboreal lichens by woodland caribou

Authors

  • Eric M. Rominger
  • Charles T. Robbins

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7557/2.16.4.1280

Keywords:

lichen preference, woodland caribou, digestion trials, intake rate, Alectoria sarmentosa, Bryoria

Abstract

All caribou exhibited a strong preference (92%) for lichen in the multi-species Bryoria complex (range=87-99%).Preference for Bryoria may be a function of higher protein content, lower tensile strength, or differences in concentrations of secondary plant constituents.

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Published

1996-01-01

How to Cite

Rominger, E. M., & Robbins, C. T. (1996). Generic preference and in-vivo digestibility of alectorioid arboreal lichens by woodland caribou. Rangifer, 16(4), 379–380. https://doi.org/10.7557/2.16.4.1280

Issue

Vol 16 (1996): Special Issue No. 9

Section

Brief communications