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Brain organization in Collembola (springtails) [PDF]
Arthropod Structure & Development, 2011 Arthropoda is comprised of four major taxa: Hexapoda, Crustacea, Myriapoda and Chelicerata. Although this classification is widely accepted, there is still some debate about the internal relationships of these groups. In particular, the phylogenetic position of Collembola remains enigmatic.
Kollmann, Martin +2 more
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The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.Antifreeze proteins from winter‐active spiders were purified using their affinity for ice. After LC–MSMS characterization, corresponding transcripts were identified. The antifreeze protein folds as a β‐solenoid with a large flat ice‐binding site on one surface and can bind to ice crystals and prevent their growth at −4 °C.
Laurie A. Graham +3 more
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InsectsArrhopalites Börner, 1906 includes 40 valid species, with 20 considered troglobionts, exclusive to caves. Arrhopalites beijingensis sp. nov. is the third species from China and the first from a cave habitat, collected in the Xianrendong Cave, Beijing ...
Nerivania Nunes Godeiro +4 more
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An annotated checklist of springtails (Hexapoda, Collembola) from Vojvodina province, Republic of Serbia [PDF]
Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics, 2023 Based on all collected literature dealing with the fauna of springtails in Vojvodina Province (Republic of Serbia), a list of species was created and taxonomically revised according to the latest system of Collembola taxonomy. In total, the check list of
Nikola Z. Grujić +2 more
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Diversity, 2022 The Brazilian Pampa is a rich domain mainly represented by grasslands. Conversion of native vegetation into Eucalyptus plantation leads to soil degradation and losses on local fauna and flora.
Clécio Danilo Dias da Silva +5 more
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Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView.Arboviral diseases spread by Culicoides biting midges have been introduced into Europe by unknown means. A possible route is the carriage of midges with cut flowers shipped to flower markets. We sampled Culicoides in and around a cut flower farm in Kenya; midges were caught in the vicinity and a greenhouse, but not where flowers are processed.
Jessica Eleanor Stokes +3 more
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Ecological functions of fungal sesquiterpenes in the food preference and fitness of soil Collembola
Royal Society Open ScienceVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by fungi play a key role in locating and selecting hosts for fungivorous arthropods. However, the ecological functions of many common VOC classes, such as sesquiterpenes, remain unknown.
Matthäus Slonka +3 more
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Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.Abstract Introduction A primary goal of habitat restoration is the return of both taxonomic and functional diversity to support ecosystem resilience and functioning. This study assessed how insect functional biodiversity (focusing on beetles [Coleoptera] and ants [Formicidae]) responds to invasive pine (Pinus spp.) removal, in a Mediterranean‐type ...
Rebecca A. Cawood +2 more
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Functional Assemblages of Collembola Determine Soil Microbial Communities and Associated Functions
Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2019 Soil processes such as decomposition are mainly performed by soil biota. Although soils worldwide are extremely biodiverse, the relationship between decomposers (fauna and microorganisms), and ecosystem function is poorly understood.
Sékou F. M. Coulibaly +6 more
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Mechanisms promoting higher growth rate in arctic than in temperate shorebirds [PDF]
, 2002 We compared prefledging growth, energy expenditure, and time budgets in the arctic-breeding red knot (Calidris canutus) to those in temperate shorebirds, to investigate how arctic chicks achieve a high growth rate despite energetic difficulties ...
Piersma, Theunis, +3 more
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