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Daucus carota (Wild Carrot) [Apiaceae] (observations are from Lindroth & Batzli, Sotala & Kirkpatrick, and Martin et al.) Mammals Cervidae: Odocoileus virginianus (White-tailed Deer) [foliage has minor importance as a food source] SK1973; Cricetidae: Microtus pennsylvanicus (Meadow Vole) [does not feed on this plant] LB1984, Microtus pinetorum (Woodland Vole) [feeds on taproot & leaves] MZN1951; Leporidae: Sylvilagus floridanus (Eastern Cottontail) [foliage comprises 2-5% of the diet in Ohio during summer & fall] MZN1951 |
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