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Distinguishing between ‘preference’ and ‘motivation’ in food choice: an example from insect oviposition

Michael C. Singer, Daniel A. Vasco, Camille Parmesan, Chris D. Thomas, David Ng

Animal Behaviour · 1992 · 128 citations · 26 references

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On optimal oviposition behavior in phytophagous insects

John Jaenike · Theoretical Population Biology · 1978 · 779 citations

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HERITABILITY OF OVIPOSITION PREFERENCE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO OFFSPRING PERFORMANCE WITHIN A SINGLE INSECT POPULATION

Michael C. Singer, David Ng, Caroline Thomas · Evolution · 1988 · 245 citations

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A General Model for Individual Host Selection

Steven P. Courtney, Glenn K. Chen, Alex Gardner · Oikos · 1989 · 230 citations

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Generalist vs. Specialist Oviposition Behaviour in Papilio Machaon (Lepidoptera) and Functional Aspects on the Hierarchy of Oviposition Preferences

Christer Wiklund · Oikos · 1981 · 205 citations

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Quantification of host preference by manipulation of oviposition behavior in the butterfly Euphydryas editha

Michael C. Singer · Oecologia · 1982 · 198 citations

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