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Sensitivity and tolerance of Riparian arthropod communities to altered water resources along a drying river. [PDF]
PLoS One, 2014 Rivers around the world are drying with increasing frequency, but little is known about effects on terrestrial animal communities. Previous research along the San Pedro River in southeastern AZ, USA, suggests that changes in the availability of water ...
McCluney KE, Sabo JL.
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Molecular phylogeny, ecology and multispecies aggregation behaviour of bombardier beetles in Arizona. [PDF]
PLoS One, 2018 Aggregations of conspecific animals are common and have been documented in most phyla. Multispecies aggregations are less common and less well studied. Eight species of Brachinus beetles -famous for their unique, highly effective, chemical defense-regularly settle together form large diurnal multispecies aggregations in dark, moist areas in riparian ...
Schaller JC +5 more
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Effects of Predator Species and Size on Prey Escape Success Through the Digestive Tract. [PDF]
Ecol EvolAdults of the aquatic beetle Regimbartia attenuata can survive passage through the digestive tracts of six predator (frog) species, including a non‐native bullfrog. Their active movement through the gut likely facilitates their escape through the cloaca, irrespective of predator species or size.
Sugiura S.
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Comparative and Phylogenetic Analyses of Mitochondrial Genomes in Carabidae (Coleoptera: Adephaga). [PDF]
Ecol EvolIn this study, six complete mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) from the genus Harpalus are reported. Additionally, 13 cases of suspected misidentifications in public Carabidae mitogenomes from GenBank were identified, with potential corrections suggested.
Zhu P +8 more
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The molecular mechanisms of defensive-grade organic acid biosynthesis in ground beetles. [PDF]
Insect Mol BiolFormic acid and methacrylic acid are the primary defensive chemicals in the pygidial gland secretions of Platynus angustatus and Pterostichus moestus, respectively. Comparative transcriptomics suggests the folate cycle and valine catabolism may be involved in the biosynthesis of formic acid and methacrylic acid, respectively.
Rork AM, Xu S, Attygalle A, Renner T.
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North American Free Trade Under Attack: Newsprint is just the tip of the iceberg [PDF]
The School of Public Policy Publications, 2018 Canada is now getting a good look at just how aggressively protectionist the Trump administration in the U.S. is ready to act. It has hit Canadian newsprint exports with punishing tariffs based on unjustified claims that the Canadian industry is both ...
Eugene Beaulieu
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A Comprehensive Exploration of Bioluminescence Systems, Mechanisms, and Advanced Assays for Versatile Applications. [PDF]
Biochem Res IntBioluminescence has been a fascinating natural phenomenon of light emission from living creatures. It happens when the enzyme luciferase facilitates the oxidation of luciferin, resulting in the creation of an excited‐state species that emits light. Although there are many bioluminescent systems, few have been identified.
Dunuweera AN +2 more
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Accurate Magneto‐Driven Multi‐Dimensional Droplet Manipulation
Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 33, Issue 9, February 23, 2023., 2023 Based on the in‐deep research on the mechanism of horizontal transport and vertical droplet capture/release, the noncontact magnetic micropillars array is designed to achieve 3D droplet controllable manipulation for transportation of long‐distance, across‐obstacle, and other severe working conditions.
Xueshan Jing +6 more
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Differences between poison and venom: An attempt at an integrative biological approach
Acta Zoologica, Volume 102, Issue 4, Page 337-350, October 2021., 2021 Abstract We discuss the use of the terms venom and poison, in the context of integrative biology, with particular emphasis on behaviour and natural history. Our purpose is to reach a broad scientific audience, especially that dedicated to zoology. The meaning of the two terms is reviewed from the secretory perspective, mainly focussed on the reptiles ...
Carlos Jared +2 more
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Systematic Entomology, Volume 46, Issue 3, Page 672-684, July 2021., 2021 A new, morphologically unique lacewing larva from Cretaceous amber of Myanmar (Kachin state) is described and rendered using X‐ray phase‐contrast microtomography. The phylogenetic analysis integrating morphological and genomic data from extant and extinct taxa recovers this larva near antlions, corroborating the Cretaceous as an evolutionary ...
Davide Badano +11 more
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