The genome sequence of the centipede Strigamia acuminata (Leach, 1816) [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
Wellcome Open Research, 2023 We present a genome assembly from an individual male Strigamia acuminata (centipede; Arthropoda; Chilopoda; Geophilomorpha; Geophilidae; Linotaeniinae). The genome sequence is 237.5 megabases in span.
Duncan Sivell, Gregory D. Edgecombe
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Inventory and DNA-barcode library of ground-dwelling predatory arthropods from Krokar virgin forest, Slovenia [PDF]
Biodiversity Data Journal, 2022 At a time of immense human pressure on nature and the resulting global environmental changes, the inventory of biota - especially of undisturbed natural areas - is of unprecedented value as it provides a baseline for future research.
Žan Kuralt +5 more
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Soil centipedes (Chilopoda, Geophilomorpha) in the Val Camonica forests (Southern Alps): species composition and richness [PDF]
Biodiversity Data Journal, 2023 Soil centipedes (Chilopoda, Geophilomorpha) are a widespread group of predators in the forest soils of the European Alps. While in the eastern and western parts of the Southern Prealps, larger efforts were devoted to sample and study the geophilomorph ...
Roberto Magnolini, Lucio Bonato
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The Genetic Diversity in Thereuonema tuberculata (Wood, 1862) (Scutigeromorpha: Scutigeridae) and the Phylogenetic Relationship of Scutigeromorpha Using the Mitochondrial Genome [PDF]
Insects, 2022 Based on morphological characteristics to make species identification, the cryptic species of the Scutigeromorpha can be greatly underestimated. The mitochondrial genome provides a desirable tool for the biological identifications and the discovery of ...
Yong-Mei Yang +7 more
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Novel mitochondrial gene rearrangements pattern in the millipede Polydesmus sp. GZCS-2019 and phylogenetic analysis of the Myriapoda. [PDF]
Ecol Evol, 2022 We determined the complete mitochondrial genome of Polydesmus sp. GZCS‐2019 and all genes encoded on + strand. Several genes rearrangements were detected and we propose a new rearrangement model: “TD (N\R) L + C” based on the genome‐scale duplication + (non‐random/random) loss + recombination. We combine phylogenetic analysis, divergence time, and gene
Zuo Q, Zhang Z, Shen Y.
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Unusual Genetic Diversity Within Thereuopoda clunifera (Wood, 1862) (Chilopoda: Scutigeromorpha) Revealed by Phylogeny and Divergence Times Using Mitochondrial Genomes [PDF]
InsectsAs one of the four primary evolutionary groups within myriapods, centipedes (Chilopoda) comprise approximately 3150 valid species. Recent molecular studies have begun to elucidate the phylogeny and time to divergence in Chilopoda; yet, identifying ...
Jie-Hong Ji +7 more
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Legged Locomotion in Lattices: Centipede Traversal of Obstacle-Rich Environments. [PDF]
Ann N Y Acad SciWe investigated how centipedes adapted their limb stepping and body bending patterns in a dense array of rigid obstacles (vertical posts). Centipedes maintained a rapid speed in the obstacle array by adapting their gaits in several ways, including adducing their limbs along their bodies to mitigate collisions, twisting their bodies into more favorable ...
Pierce CJ +6 more
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An updated synthesis of the Geophilomorpha (Chilopoda) of Asian Russia [PDF]
ZooKeysA comprehensive overview of the state of knowledge on the Chilopoda Geophilomorpha of the Asian part of Russia is presented, based on the critical revision of all published morphological descriptions and all geographical records.
Yurii V. Dyachkov, Lucio Bonato
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Niche Differentiation of Three Terrestrial Isopod Species Based on DNA Metabarcoding. [PDF]
Ecol EvolSpecies coexistence is a hot topic in ecology, with niche differentiation playing a key role in reducing interspecific competition. This study investigates the dietary habits and niche differentiation of three terrestrial isopod species (Armadillidium vulgare, Sphaeroma raffaelei, and Trachelipus semiproiectus) using DNA metabarcoding technology.
Wang J, Yang Y, Zhang G, Xu W, Liu H.
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Fungal Energy Channelling Sustains Soil Animal Communities Across Forest Types and Regions. [PDF]
Ecol LettWe developed a novel framework combining stable isotope analysis of essential amino acids and energy fluxes to quantify basal resource contributions and trophic positions of meso‐ and macrofauna detritivores (Collembola, Oribatida, Diplopoda, Isopoda, Lumbricidae) and predators (Mesostigmata, Chilopoda) in 48 forest sites of different management ...
Junggebauer A +5 more
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