Professor Richard Fortey looks at the predatory characteristics of the starfish and the dog whelk and the protective adaptations their prey have developed. The starfish use their sticky tube feet to ...

Functional response describes the relationship between prey density and the rate at which a predator consumes prey, forming a key concept in understanding predator–prey interactions. It encompasses ...

Reaction-diffusion systems provide a mathematical framework for describing the interplay between local reactive processes and diffusive transport across space. In ecological settings, these models ...

Sir, Alex Hogg’s assertion that “Gamekeepers are needed to hold the balance” (Letters, September 2) is incorrect. Predator-prey relationships achieve balance in nature, whereas gamekeeping promotes ...

Predator-prey relationships are powerful engines in evolution, driving intricate adaptations and counter-adaptations across the tree of life. One of the most fascinating but least visible examples ...

Professor Richard Fortey looks at the predatory characteristics of the starfish and the dog whelk and the protective adaptations their prey have developed. The starfish use their sticky tube feet to ...