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Structure of the saxiphilin:saxitoxin (STX) complex reveals a convergent molecular recognition strategy for paralytic toxins. [PDF]
, 2019 Dinoflagelates and cyanobacteria produce saxitoxin (STX), a lethal bis-guanidinium neurotoxin causing paralytic shellfish poisoning. A number of metazoans have soluble STX-binding proteins that may prevent STX intoxication.
Du Bois, J +4 more
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Diversity, 2020 Springtails and mites are the dominant groups of terrestrial arthropods in Antarctic terrestrial ecosystems. Their Antarctic diversity includes a limited number of species, which are frequently endemic to specific regions within the continent.
A. Carapelli +5 more
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Direct and indirect effects of urban gardening on aboveground and belowground diversity influencing soil multifunctionality [PDF]
, 2019 Urban gardens are popular green spaces that have the potential to provide essential ecosystem services, support human well-being, and at the same time foster biodiversity in cities.
Fliessbach, Andreas +6 more
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A peculiar new species of Scutisotoma Bagnall, 1949 (Collembola: Isotomidae) from Brazil
Soil Organisms, 2019 Samples collected from the National Park of Caparaó, in Minas Gerais state, revealed the presence of a new species Scutisotoma misha n. sp., which is distinguished from other congeners species by having a peculiar set of characters: simple maxillary palp,
Maria Cleide de Mendonça +1 more
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Incorporating soil biological and functional attributes to advance ecological restoration
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Earth is currently experiencing a mass extinction crisis, predominantly driven by anthropogenic activities, with land use change causing widespread loss and degradation of native ecosystems and indigenous species. There is an urgent need to halt this trend and restore degraded habitat to preserve biodiversity and protect threatened plants and animals ...
Uffe N. Nielsen +3 more
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Reliable and Robust Fabrication Rules for Springtail-Inspired Superomniphobic Surfaces.
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2020 We report a reliable and robust method for the fabrication of bioinspired superomniphobic surfaces with precise concave-cap-shaped micropillar arrays.
S. Kang, J. Choi, J. An
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The Diversity and Abundance of Springtail (Collembola) on Forests and Smallholder in Jambi [PDF]
, 2015 Harapan forests is the first restoration forest in Indonesia, includes several different ecosystems. Different ecosystems have different characteristic to affect the diversity and abundance of Collembola.
Djajakirana, G. (Gunawan) +3 more
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Switchable and reversible wetting properties
Responsive Materials, EarlyView.Reversible and switchable wettability is attainable by integrating stimuli‐responsive materials. This review categorizes different external stimuli capable of modulating wettability. Abstract Controlling surface wettability is essential for various applications such as water harvesting, oil/water separation, and smart skin technologies.
Frédéric Guittard +2 more
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River Research and Applications, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Temporary streams are impacted by climate change and other anthropogenic pressures, but fluctuating water levels complicate ecological assessments. Terrestrial invertebrate communities may enable dry‐phase assessments, but their sampling can be resource intensive.
Kieran J. Gething +6 more
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The predatory behavior of ants: an impressive panoply of morphological adaptations
Insect Science, EarlyView.This review focuses on predation in ants, showing the wide diversity of cases from solitary foraging to group hunting tactics, as well as the evolution of mandible shape frequently adapted to capture specific prey. Although most ants are generalist feeders, finding their sugary substances directly on plants or indirectly via sap‐sucking insects, some ...
Alain Dejean +6 more
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