Steering clear of the confusion effect: aerial predators target fixed points in dense prey aggregations
C. H. Brighton, L. N. Kloepper, L. Larkman, L. Zusi, K. McGowan, G. K. Taylor
The paper shows that aerial predators target fixed points in dense prey aggregations rather than individual prey, simplifying their sensory demands and increasing the likelihood of confusion effects in sparse groups.
bioRxiv · Feb 19, 2022 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition