The Noise-Reduction Characteristics of Microstructure of Dragonfly Wing Leading Vein
Applied Sciences, 2021 Dragonfly wings have many excellent functions, such as superhydrophobic, fatigue resistance, anti-reflection, etc. However, there are few reports on the low noise flight of dragonfly wings.
Shan Jiang +6 more
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Zookeeper–Animal Bonds and Their Relationship with Conservation Action
Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2022 Human–animal relationships have been demonstrated to have impacts on animal and keeper welfare, although their impacts on zookeepers have been less studied outside of evaluating job satisfaction.
Veronica Thomas +3 more
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First record of Gynacantha limbalis Karsch, 1892 from Thailand (Odonata: Anisoptera: Aeshnidae) [PDF]
Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST), 2020 Gynacantha limbalis Karsch, 1892 is reported for the first time from Thailand based on photographs taken at San Kala Khiri National Park, Songkhla province (Figure 1).
Andrew J. Pierce, Noppadon Makbun
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Freshwater Reservoir, Ecological Traps and Source-Sink Dynamics
Diversity, 2022 Odonata are biodiversity indicators that adequately represent many aquatic and semi-aquatic animal species. We recorded over two field seasons a rich lentic community of Odonata (18 species) in a large artificial freshwater reservoir (ca. 55 ha) built 40
Nina Melendez +2 more
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Flight of the dragonflies and damselflies [PDF]
, 2016 This work is a synthesis of our current understanding of the mechanics, aerodynamics and visually mediated control of dragonfly and damselfly flight, with the addition of new experimental and computational data in several key areas.
Alexander DE +29 more
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EcoDragons: A Game for Environmental Education and Public Outreach
Insects, 2021 Environmental education is crucial to tackling the pressing ecological and societal issues on our planet. Although there are various ways to approach environmental education and raise public awareness, games are potentially an effective vehicle of ...
Rassim Khelifa, Hayat Mahdjoub
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Road Mortality of Dragonflies (Odonata) in a Great Lakes Coastal Wetland [PDF]
, 2018 Although road mortality of vertebrates has been well studied, road mortality of invertebrates has rarely been studied or considered in management scenarios. Mackinac Bay is an extensive coastal wetland in northern Michigan.
Riffell, Samuel Keith
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OFAR-CM: Efficient Dragonfly networks with simple congestion management [PDF]
, 2013 Dragonfly networks are appealing topologies for large-scale Data center and HPC networks, that provide high throughput with low diameter and moderate cost.
Beivide Palacio, Ramon +4 more
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First Michigan Specimens of \u3ci\u3eLibellula Vibrans\u3c/i\u3e Fabricius (Odonata: Libellulidae) [PDF]
, 2018 Libellula vibrans Fabricius (Odonata: Libellulidae) is a large dragonfly previously known in Michigan only from sight or literature records.
Craves, Julie A
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Occurrence of Libellulid Dragonflies (Odonata: Libellulidae) in Southeastern Michigan and Adjacent Essex County, Ontario [PDF]
, 2017 During 1994-1995 extensive field work was conducted in southeastern Michigan in an attempt to assess the species population and composition of libellulid dragonflies.
Kielb, Michael A
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