Which botanical family demonstrated a 100% Frequency of Occurrence (%FOO) in sampled Zokors?
Answer
Asteraceae
Research analyzing stomach contents using high-throughput sequencing clearly established Asteraceae as the most ubiquitous food source. This family recorded an astounding 100% FOO, meaning every single zokor sampled had consumed at least one item belonging to this group. Furthermore, Asteraceae contributed the largest single dietary share by volume, measured as Relative Abundance (%RA), reaching 38.16%. This strong correlation between universal occurrence and high volume suggests Asteraceae provides the most reliably accessible and nutritious underground structures critical for survival.
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