. Bonner zoologische Monographien. Zoology. 240 The genus Otomys is a highly adapted herbivore, relying exclusively on grasses and herbs (Perrin & Curtis 1980). The two species studied on Mt Elgon were strictly herbivorous: Otomys typus feeding mainly on grasses, O. barbouri on grasses and dicotyledons. Food, especially grasses, is not a limiting factor for the species on Mt Elgon. The phenology of the plants is not markedly seasonal (Wesche in prep.) and flowers, a preferred food of Otomys barbouri, are available throughout the : Daily movements of a male of Otomys barbouri (4
. Bonner zoologische Monographien. Zoology. 240 The genus Otomys is a highly adapted herbivore, relying exclusively on grasses and herbs (Perrin & Curtis 1980). The two species studied on Mt Elgon were strictly herbivorous: Otomys typus feeding mainly on grasses, O. barbouri on grasses and dicotyledons. Food, especially grasses, is not a limiting factor for the species on Mt Elgon. The phenology of the plants is not markedly seasonal (Wesche in prep.) and flowers, a preferred food of Otomys barbouri, are available throughout the : Daily movements of a male of Otomys barbouri (). Arrows indicate the morning, noon and evening fixes, starting on the morning of the 4th; Mt Elgon, 3600 m. Movements The radio-track study gave an impression of the daily ranges of the animals, although the maximum time one individual could be followed up was 9 days. All radio-tracked individuals (n=15) moved a total maximum distance of 35 m, most often moving to and fro between the same areas (). Both species occurred in the same areas, but used different microhabitats (), the range used being very restricted over the observed Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Bonn, Zoologisches Forschungsinstitut und Museum Alexander Koenig
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