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European Journal of Entomology, 2008 The Pselaphinae is a large subfamily of staphylinid beetles with a characteristic habitus and small body size. Detailed morphological and behavioural studies on these beetles are scarce.
Andrea SCHOMANN +2 more
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Mandible composition and properties in two selected praying mantises (Insecta, Mantodea)
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract Insects process their food with their cuticle‐based mouthparts. These feeding structures reflect their diversity and can, in some cases, showcase adaptations in material composition, mechanical properties, and shape to suit their specific dietary preferences.
Malo Roze +3 more
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Evolution of proboscis musculature in Lepidoptera
European Journal of Entomology, 2004 The suctorial proboscis of adult Lepidoptera represents a key morphological innovation that enabled these insects to gain access to new food sources. In the ancestral condition of the lepidopteran proboscis only extrinsic galeal muscles are present in ...
Harald W. KRENN, Niels P. KRISTENSEN
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Effects of stream grazers with different functional traits on the spatial heterogeneity of periphyton mats [PDF]
PeerJ, 2019 Background Grazing activity on periphytic mats determines mat structure and spatial heterogeneity. Spatial complexity in stream periphyton is highly divergent and may depend on the functional traits of the different primary consumers species (i.e ...
Izumi Katano, Hideyuki Doi
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The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.A new musculoskeletal reconstruction and revision of the cranio‐mandibular anatomy of the Devonian arthrodire placoderm Dunkleosteus terrelli from a comparative and functional anatomical perspective. Dunkleosteus is a specialized arthrodire with many specializations for feeding on large vertebrates, and many of its features are part of broader ...
Russell K. Engelman +4 more
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Eucoeliodes mirabilis: head and mouthparts of mature larva in SEM image. [PDF]
, 2017 (A) Dorsal view. (B) Lateral view. (C) Dorsal view of clypeus and labrum. (D) Lateral view of mouthparts.
Andrea di Giulio (3709339) +3 more
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Material composition of the mouthpart cuticle in a damselfly larva (Insecta: Odonata) and its biomechanical significance [PDF]
Royal Society Open Science, 2018 Odonata larvae are key predators in their habitats. They catch prey with a unique and highly efficient apparatus, the prehensile mask. The mandibles and maxillae, however, play the lead in handling and crushing the food.
Sebastian Büsse, Stanislav N. Gorb
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Two lines of defense in the pupas of ichneumonid wasp parasitoids associated with spider hosts
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2022 Insects in the pupal stage are vulnerable to various predators because the pupa is immobile. The pupas of parasitoid ichneumonid wasps (Ichneumonidae) associated with spider hosts have evolved two lines of defense against predators, namely a cocoon spun ...
Stanislav Korenko +3 more
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Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.Gastrointestinal nematode infections damage the gastrointestinal epithelial tissues of ruminants, affecting nutrient utilization and overall production performance. This review outlines host‐gastrointestinal nematode interactions and discusses integrated control strategies, including nutritional supplementation, grazing management, vaccines, and ...
Wenxun Chen +5 more
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How wildlife respond to tropical cyclones: short‐term tactics and long‐term impacts
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT From butterflies to lizards and from sharks to seabirds, wildlife exhibit tactics to survive the impacts of tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes, cyclones, or typhoons depending on where they occur. Some species seek refuge during the storm by moving, some remain in place and ride it out, and others move longer distances, avoiding the ...
Erin L. Koen +15 more
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