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Insects of Reproductive Structures
The insects that feed on reproductive structures of forest trees are not only economically important, they are fascinating examples of the ability of...
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Effect of robbing intensity on reproductive success of Symphytum officinale (Boraginaceae)
The intervention of nectar robbers in plant pollination systems will cause some pollinators to modify their foraging behavior to act as secondary...
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Semelparous Reproductive Strategy in New World Marsupials
Semelparity means “reproducing once,” that is, individuals of a particular species have a single opportunity to leave descendants. This strategy was...
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Semelparous Reproductive Strategy in New World Marsupials
Semelparity means “reproducing once,” that is, individuals of a particular species have a single opportunity to leave descendants. This strategy was...
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Glossaries, Euphemisms, Metaphors, Analogies, and Catchy Words
How biologists represent life affects how they understand what they study, but in their use of metaphors, analogies, euphemisms, etc., their language...
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Genetic Consequences of Dispersal, Philopatry and Reproductive Behaviors
Otariid behaviors, such as decisions to disperse or return to breed at the natal site and certain reproductive behaviors, when repeated over...
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Isolation of lactic acid bacteria from the reproductive tract of mares as potentially beneficial strains to prevent equine endometritis
Endometritis, the inflammation of the endometrium, is the leading cause of subfertility in mares, and therefore responsible for major economic losses...
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Automated content analysis as a tool to compare content in sexual selection research with examples of sexual selection in evolutionary biology textbooks: implications for teaching the nature of science
BackgroundWe used college-level evolution textbooks to examine the presentation of sexual selection research—a field with ongoing debates related to...
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Predation risk and resource availability interactively affect the oviposition behavior of Aedes aegypti
Mosquitoes transmit viruses that affect public health in tropical regions. Identifying factors that influence their fitness can help control...
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Gaia as Solaris: An Alternative Default Evolutionary Trajectory
Now that we know that Earth-like planets are ubiquitous in the universe, as well as that most of them are much older than the Earth, it is justified...
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The importance of words: revising the social insect lexicon
With the goal of creating a more open and inclusive scientific culture in the study of social insects, suggestions are made about word choice in...
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Emerging trends in insect sex pheromones and traps for sustainable management of key agricultural pests in Asia: beyond insecticides—a comprehensive review
Global crop productivity is reduced by 20–40% annually due to agricultural pests. Mass trap** with insect sex-pheromones have been the major option...
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Movement Behavior of Manatees and Dugongs: II. Small-Scale Movements Reflect Adaptations to Dynamic Aquatic Environments
The coastal marine and inland freshwater environments inhabited by manateesManatee and dugongsDugong (Dugong dugon) around the world are spatially...
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Mating and reproductive characteristics of the pathogenic nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus
Pine wood nematode ( Bursaphelenchus xylophilus ), one of the most destructive invasive species, has caused extremely serious economic, ecological and...
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The Social Life of Owl Monkeys
The study of owl monkeys provides an excellent opportunity for understanding the behavioral correlates of pair-living, sexual monogamy, and...
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Integrative Neurobiology of Social Behavior in Cichlid Fish
Social behavior encompasses the interactions between individuals of the same species, fundamental to their survival and reproduction. The study of...
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Stress decreases spermatozoa quality and induces molecular alterations in zebrafish progeny
BackgroundChronic stress can produce a severe negative impact on health not only in the exposed individuals but also in their offspring. Indeed,...
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Soybean: A Key Player for Global Food Security
Currently, soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill), a Leguminosae family member, has become one of the main economical oilseed beans. It is being...
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Characteristics of breeding habitat, genetic mating system, and determinants of male mating success in the sponge-dwelling goby Elacatinus lori
AbstractDetermining the patterns and causes of variation in reproductive success is key to understanding mating systems and sexual selection, but...
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Myotis nattereri Species Complex (M. nattereri, M. crypticus, and M. escalerai)
This comprehensive species-specific chapter covers all aspects of the mammalian biology, including paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction...