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Current Biology, 2011 Polyphenism is the phenomenon where two or more distinct phenotypes are produced by the same genotype. Examples of polyphenism provide some of the most compelling systems for the study of epigenetics. Polyphenisms are a major reason for the success of the insects, allowing them to partition life history stages (with larvae dedicated to feeding and ...
Simpson, Stephen J. +2 more
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Enjeux contemporains en forêt tempérée au Québec — Partie 2 : Les invasions biologiques
The Forestry ChronicleCet article est le deuxième d’une série qui présente les enjeux contemporains en forêt tempérée au Québec. Nous y abordons plus précisément les invasions biologiques susceptibles soit de causer de la mortalité nouvelle et notable aux arbres d’espèces ...
François Guillemette +3 more
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Global meta‐analysis reveals urban‐associated behavioural differences among wild populations
Journal of Animal Ecology, EarlyView.Urbanization drives rapid phenotypic change, yet broad patterns of behavioural responses remain unclear. Using a global phylogenetic meta‐analysis, we show urban populations exhibit increased boldness, aggression, exploration and activity—especially in birds—highlighting consistent behavioural shifts and revealing major taxonomic gaps that limit our ...
Tracy T. Burkhard +2 more
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Pest‐preservation paradox among insects
Conservation Biology, EarlyView.The pest‐preservation paradox is a non‐binary perspective that insects range from those that are harmful and requiring management on the one side, to those requiring conservation intervention on the opposite end of the spectrum. Importantly, the vast majority of insects occur somewhere in the center of the two extremes, and their position along the ...
Michael J. Samways +3 more
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Integrarea mijloacelor de producție în gospodărirea Ocolului silvic Putna, județul Suceava
Bucovina Forestieră, 2020 Ocolul Silvic Putna gestionează păduri formate preponderent din specii de rășinoase (molid 42%, brad 19%, fag 38%), context în care apar o serie de probleme legate de controlul dăunărorilor.
Aurel Leuciuc, Gheorghe Lăzărescu
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Physiological Entomology, EarlyView.Oviposition and care decrease the total haemocyte concentration. Oviposition and care affect haemocyte type proportions. Serratia marcescens challenge does not affect the immune cell parameters. Abstract Reproduction and immunity are essential biological processes that compete for resources and energy.
Louis Pailler +7 more
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Balancing risk and reward—Perceptions of bats and their ecological role in Reunion island
People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 8, Page 2720-2733, August 2026.Abstract Context: Bats provide vital ecosystem services but can also generate disservices or sanitary concerns, particularly where human–bat interactions are frequent. Understanding public perceptions of bats is essential for effective conservation and risk communication.
Rachel Leong +2 more
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Note préliminaire sur les ennemis de Setaria sphacelata (Schum) Stapf et Hubbard, à Nioka, Zaïre
Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux, 1991 L'étude préliminaire faite sur les ennemis de Setaria sphacelata dans les deux fermes du Centre de recherches de Nioka (Zaïre) a permis d'identifier quelques insectes dont les chenilles parasitent les chaumes.
M. Katunga Musale +2 more
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