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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Chemical Defense of an Ozaenine Bombardier Beetle From New Guinea [PDF]
Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, Volume 96, Issue 3-4, Page 153-160, 1989., 1989 We had occasion recently to study 3 live specimens of Pseudozaena orientalis opaca, an ozaenine carabid beetle (subfamily Paussinae, tribe Ozaenini) from New Guinea, and report here on the biology and chemistry of its defensive spray mechanism.
Braden Roach +6 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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Bombardier beetles repel invasive bullfrogs
PeerJInvasive non-native predators negatively affect native species; however, some native species can survive the predation pressures of invasive species by using pre-existing antipredator strategies or evolving defenses against invasive predators. The American bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus (Anura: Ranidae) has been intentionally introduced to many ...
Shinji Sugiura
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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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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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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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Ploy and counterploy in predator-prey interactions: Orb-weaving spiders versus bombardier beetles [PDF]
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 1976 Eisner T, Dean J.
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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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