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ParaHox Genes Revisited: From Gut Patterning to Integrated Axial and Neural Organization in Rotifera

Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular and Developmental Evolution, Volume 346, Issue 4, Page 357-369, June 2026.
In rotifers, ParaHox genes show a dispersed genomic organization, with Xlox absent across gnathiferans. Exclusive neuronal expression of Gsx and Cdx reveals that ancestral ParaHox genes coordinated neural and epithelial development beyond gut patterning, suggesting an integrated role in early bilaterian body plan organization.
Andreas C. Fröbius, David B. Mark Welch, Holger Herlyn   +2 more
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HABITAT PREFERENCE OF CHILOPODA AND DIPLOPODA OF THE FAUNA OF THE CENTRAL CISCAUCASIA

Наука. Инновации. Технологии, 2022
Central Ciscaucasia is experiencing significant anthropogenic loads from the XIX century. About 90% of the territory of the Stavropol Territory is used for agricultural needs, which has a significant impact on the inhabitants of the soil.
Roman Vladimirovich Zuev, Sergey Ivanovich Sigida   +1 more
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Bacteriophages in the Rhizosphere: Roles in Nutrient Cycling, Bacterial Community Structure, and Animal‐Mediated Dispersal

MicrobiologyOpen, Volume 15, Issue 3, June 2026.
This review discusses bacteriophages' roles in soil ecosystems, highlighting their impact on nutrient cycling, plant health, and soil remediation, as well as animal‐mediated phage dispersal mechanisms. Overall, while bacteriophages have potential biotechnological applications, their negative effects on microbial functions and nutrient cycling highlight
Majid Komijani, Hassan Maddahi, Marzieh Rezaei, Mohammad Hussein Abnosi, Abdullah Khalaf Ahmed   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Moderately thinning encroaching shrub species is key to balancing rangeland restoration and arthropod biodiversity conservation in Namibia

Journal of Applied Ecology, Volume 63, Issue 6, June 2026.
Moderate manual thinning (50F) maintained arthropod diversity comparable to untreated controls while reducing shrub dominance, demonstrating that structural heterogeneity buffers biodiversity loss during rangeland restoration in Namibian bush‐encroached systems. These findings advocate mosaic debushing strategies that preserve vegetation complexity and
Martha Alfeus, Robert Hering, Benjamin Schnerch, Simon Angombe, Klaus Birkhofer   +4 more
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Abundance and Distribution of Millipedes (Diplopoda) in Wera Nature Recreation Park

Biology, Medicine & Natural Product Chemistry
Millipedes (Diplopoda) play an important role in forest ecosystems, particularly in the decomposition of organic matter and the recycling of nutrients, thereby contributing to soil fertility and ecosystem stability.
Rifana Lemba, Syech Zainal, Rafiqa Rafiqa, Fatmah Dhafir, Masrianih Masrianih, Manap Trianto   +5 more
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Vertical distribution of Diplopoda populations from deciduous forests [PDF]

Archives of Biological Sciences, 2004
The vertical distribution of Diplopoda populations from deciduous forests is analyzed. The observations were made in oak, beech, and alder forests situated on the southern slopes of the Făgăraş Mountains in the middle of the watershed of the Argeş River (
Gava R.
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Potential of the Predatory Mites Gamasellodes lavafesii (Mesostigmata: Ascidae) and Cosmolaelaps mediocuspis (Mesostigmata: Laelapidae) on Different Soil Pests/Parasites and Alternative Prey for Large‐Scale Rearing

Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 150, Issue 5, Page 562-572, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Many species of Mesostigmata soil mites have potential as biological control agents of pests/parasites. This study evaluated the predation potential of two of these species, Gamasellodes lavafesii (Ascidae) and Cosmolaelaps mediocuspis (Laelapidae).
A. R. A. Barros, J. P. I. Martin, G. J. Moraes, M. M. Inomoto, R. C. Castilho   +4 more
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Spider Mites: Genetic Models to Inform Herbivore and Chelicerate Biology

BioEssays, Volume 48, Issue 5, May 2026.
Chelicerates include spiders, scorpions and ticks, and also spider mites that damage crops. Many of the features that make spider mites crop pests have facilitated their adoption as genetically tractable chelicerates. The expanding genetic toolkit developed using spider mites has potential to inform genetic studies in other chelicerates as well ...
Richard M. Clark, Sander De Rouck, Marilou Vandenhole, Thomas Van Leeuwen   +3 more
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Differential Phoretic Vector Use Among Sympatric Caenorhabditis Nematodes and an Association With Invasive Nitidulid Beetles in Southwestern Germany

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 5, May 2026.
We show evidence for differential host use among the three sympatric Caenorhabditis, and a novel association with nitidulid beetles for C. apta sp. n. This information adds to our understanding of host invertebrate use across the Caenorhabditis phylogeny, highlighting potential evolutionary transitions in host use in need of further study.
Ryan Greenway, Loel Dalan, Christian Braendle, Marie‐Anne Félix, Siyu Serena Ding   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Complete mitochondrial genomes of two flat-backed millipedes by next-generation sequencing (Diplopoda, Polydesmida)

ZooKeys, 2016
A lack of mitochondrial genome data from myriapods is hampering progress across genetic, systematic, phylogenetic and evolutionary studies. Here, the complete mitochondrial genomes of two millipedes, Asiomorpha coarctata Saussure, 1860 (Diplopoda ...
Yan Dong, Lixin Zhu, Yu Bai, Yongyue Ou, Changbao Wang   +4 more
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