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
europepmc +2 more sources
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.
europepmc +2 more sources
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.
europepmc +2 more sources
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
europepmc +2 more sources
Soil Organisms, 2021 Three chilopod species are recorded as new for the Maltese archipelago, and two species are recorded for the first time from the island of Comino. The local distribution of previously-recorded species is updated with new data.
Thomas Cassar, Marzio Zapparoli
doaj +1 more source
Establishing DNA-Based Strategies for Soil Biodiversity Assessment: Insights From Carabid Beetles. [PDF]
Ecol EvolDNA metabarcoding revolutionizes soil biodiversity assessments by offering unparalleled taxonomic resolution and efficiency compared to traditional methods. Our study shows that the common decontamination step is unnecessary, streamlining workflows without compromising accuracy.
Fraga Dornellas L +8 more
europepmc +2 more sources
On some morphological anomalies in Eupolybothrus transsylvanicus (Latzel, 1882) (Chilopoda: Lithobiomorpha) [PDF]
Archives of Biological Sciences, 2007 enon occurring repeatedly in approximately the same way. Great deviations from the so-called “normal pattern” are termed abnormalities. Abnormalities can be intuitively viewed as very extreme values or “outliers” on a frequency-class plot (C u r c i c et al., 2006).
Mitić B.M., Makarov S.E.
doaj +2 more sources
Seasonal changes of stable isotope signals in the primary feathers of plains sharp‐tailed grouse
Wildlife Society Bulletin, Volume 47, Issue 2, June 2023., 2023 Stable isotopes from feathers were used to estimate diet in plains sharp‐tailed grouse during the summer. Grasshoppers (Acrididae) are likely the main contributors of proteinaceous nutrients used for feather synthesis in this species. Abstract Stable isotopes of a consumer organism can be used to estimate the proportional utilization of food items that
Sejer D. Meyhoff +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Taxonomic status and behavioural documentation of the troglobiont Lithobius matulici (Myriapoda, Chilopoda) from the Dinaric Alps: Are there semiaquatic centipedes in caves? [PDF]
ZooKeys, 2019 Lithobius matulici Verhoeff, 1899 is redescribed based on type material and newly collected specimens. Strandiolus jugoslavicus Hoffer, 1937, described from another cave in the same region in Bosnia and Hercegovina, is presented as a junior subjective ...
László Dányi +2 more
doaj +3 more sources
Aliens in caves: the global dimension of biological invasions in subterranean ecosystems
Biological Reviews, Volume 98, Issue 3, Page 849-867, June 2023., 2023 ABSTRACT Alien species are a significant threat to natural ecosystems and human economies. Despite global efforts to address this challenge, the documented number of alien species is rapidly increasing worldwide. However, the magnitude of the impact of alien species may vary significantly across habitats.
Giuseppe Nicolosi +3 more
wiley +1 more source