Age-dependent perception of floral emissions and the role of CO<sub>2</sub> in regulating nectar-seeking in mosquitoes. [PDF]
Sci RepOmondi BA +4 more
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Variation in parrot jaw musculature
The Anatomical Record, Volume 309, Issue 9, Page 2519-2533, September 2026.Interspecific morphological differences in some superficial jaw muscles of parrots. Abstract Psittaciformes, the order encompassing parrots and their relatives, are highly diverse and generally known for having a strong beaks used for multiple behaviors. The muscles related to the masticatory apparatus should reflect this functional complexity; however,
Ana Carolina L. Faillace +3 more
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Plant origin and irrigation influence floral resource value and pollinator attraction to ornamental plants. [PDF]
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The Anatomical Record, Volume 309, Issue 9, Page 2346-2367, September 2026.We describe the functional anatomy of masticatory muscles in nine opossums, finding a generalized anatomical pattern with differences related to skull morphology. Variation in quantitative myological data and estimated bite force was mostly related to size, and the increase in bite force supports dietary diversification associated with size increase ...
Juann A. F. H. Abreu, Diego Astúa
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Effects of Foraging and Provisioning Behavior on Offspring Development in the Ground Nesting Carpenter Bee <i>Xylocopa</i> (<i>Proxylocopa</i>) <i>mongolicus</i> (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Xylocopini). [PDF]
InsectsLiu X +9 more
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Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 12, Page 7406-7415, September 2026.Abstract BACKGROUND Fruit juice quality is regulated by European Union legislation; however, adulteration by adding cheaper alternatives, such as white grape juice, remains a prevalent issue. This practice constitutes economic fraud and poses health risks to consumers, including potential allergic reactions to the adulterant.
José Luis P Calle +2 more
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Oxidation and allocation of nectar amino acids during butterfly flight. [PDF]
J Exp BiolTigreros N +3 more
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Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 9, Page 8319-8326, September 2026.Astigmatid mites provide low‐cost supplemental food for Macrolophus pygmaeus, supporting survival and development, with population‐specific responses and Acarus siro and Carpoglyphus lactis as the most promising alternatives. Abstract BACKGROUND Early establishment of Macrolophus pygmaeus in crops depends on the availability of supplemental food ...
María del Carmen Reche +5 more
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Evaluating the new product Norroa™ against <i>Varroa destructor</i> in managed honey bee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) colonies. [PDF]
Front Insect SciRawn D +8 more
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Microbiome‐mediated chemical communication in insects: Implications for pest management
Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 9, Page 8132-8151, September 2026.Microbiome–semiochemical interactions involve the following processes: direct microbial synthesis, host gene regulation, precursor biotransformation, microbiome modulation and indirect ecological signaling. Abstract Insects rely on semiochemicals to regulate aggregation, mating, foraging, and host selection. This review synthesizes evidence that insect‐
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