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Fruit Compounds Impact Nutrient Absorption
Greg Howard
18th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study was conducted at La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica, focusing on the fruit bat Carollia perspicillata
- Secondary metabolites in fruits generally deter bats from foraging, reducing their food intake
- These metabolites also alter the absorption of essential nutrients in bats, with effects varying by metabolite type and concentration
References
Main Study
1) Untargeted Metabolomics Reveals Fruit Secondary Metabolites Alter Bat Nutrient Absorption
Published 17th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-024-01503-z
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