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Entomology
Matthew S. Lehnert, Lauren A. Tarver, Jiansheng Feng
Summary: This study investigates the material properties of prestomal teeth in flies and their relationship to feeding habits. The results show that prestomal teeth are heavily sclerotized and have similar properties to the polymer polycarbonate. The study also suggests that the morphology and material properties of prestomal teeth are more related to feeding habits than to phylogeny.
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Parasitology
M. M. Guarido, M. A. Riddin, T. Johnson, L. E. O. Braack, M. Schrama, E. E. Gorsich, B. D. Brooke, A. P. G. Almeida, Marietjie Venter
Summary: This study conducted entomological surveillance in selected areas in the north-eastern parts of South Africa between 2014 and 2018 to assess mosquito diversity, with a focus on Aedes species. The study also investigated the impact of trap types and environmental conditions, and identified the blood meal sources of engorged females. DNA barcodes were generated for selected species, with new sequence information uploaded on GenBank for nine of them.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiang Zheng, Qidi Zhu, Zhijun Zhou, Fangtong Wu, Lixuan Chen, Qianrong Cao, Fuming Shi
Summary: In this study, the composition and diversity of gut microbiota in 12 Ensifera from 6 provinces of China were compared, showing significant influences of feeding habits and taxonomic status on the gut bacterial community. The study revealed Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, and Cyanobacteria as the predominant phyla in Ensifera, with differences in gut bacteria diversity based on feeding habits and unique biomarkers associated with dietary characteristics. The bacterial community structure of Ensifera samples was found to be significantly different from that of Caelifera, indicating that feeding habits and taxonomic status jointly affect the gut bacterial community composition in Orthoptera samples.
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Environmental Sciences
Young Seok Jeong, Seohwi Choo, Ho Young Soh
Summary: This study investigated the impact of rainfall on the composition and ecological status of zooplankton in a temperate estuary. The findings showed a significant decrease in zooplankton abundance after rainfall, and a high correlation between indicator species abundance and environmental factors. In terms of feeding habits, carnivore proportion decreased while particle feeder proportion increased after rainfall.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Eduardo Evangelista, Antonio Ralph Medeiros-Sousa, Walter Ceretti-Junior, Rafael Oliveira-Christe, Ramon Wilk-da-Silva, Ana Maria Ribeiro de Castro Duarte, Daniel Pagotto Vendrami, Gabriela Cristina de Carvalho, Luis Filipe Mucci, Mauro Toledo Marrelli
Summary: The study found that mosquitoes exhibit vertical stratification in canopy and ground levels, with species richness and composition varying little between the two levels. Even the most frequently observed species in the canopy showed opportunistic feeding behavior, feeding on readily available hosts regardless of their presence in that stratum. An. cruzii and Cx. nigripalpus, the two most common species, may act as bridge vectors for pathogens circulating between canopy and ground level.
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Zoology
Sol Yepes, Dimitri Forero
Summary: Mallophora Macquart, 1834 is a bee-mimicking genus of Asilidae with over 50 described species in the Neotropical Region. Examination of specimens from Colombia revealed two undescribed species, Mallophora gauteovan sp. nov. and Mallophora kalos sp. nov. Detailed descriptions of these new species, including structures of the face, thorax, male hind leg, abdomen, and hypandrium, are provided with digital photographs for documentation.
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Clinical Neurology
J. R. Breedon, H. Ziauddeen, J. Stochl, K. D. Ersche
Summary: The study found that patients with cocaine use disorder (CUD) exhibit habitual tendencies towards both cocaine and food, highlighting the importance of addressing non-drug related behaviors in treatment. It suggests that habits may provide a new target for psychological interventions, such as retraining maladaptive habits, and calls for further research into the feasibility and efficacy of habit retraining as a potential avenue for treatment.
EUROPEAN NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zsofia Pinter, Katalin Toth, Tibor Bareith, Jozsef Varga
Summary: The study found that as people age, they are more likely to use cash for payments, while those with higher education are more willing to choose electronic payment methods. Most respondents do not have a choice when selecting a payment method, but they show confidence in electronic payment solutions.
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Entomology
Barbara Pamela Banegas, Luciana Rocha
Summary: Through experiments and gut content analysis, the food preferences of larval instars III and IV of Chironomus calligraphus were evaluated, revealing that instar III preferred conditioned leaves and animal food, while instar IV preferred algae and fine particulate organic matter. These observations allowed the species to be assigned to the gatherer collector functional feeding group, and it was found that the type and quality of food influenced the duration of the life cycle and contributed to its plasticity.
NEOTROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Mathematics, Applied
Mohammad Shafiee
Summary: In this paper, we study the relationship between cosymplectic and symplectic structures. We prove a nonsqueezing theorem for cosymplectomorphisms on R2m+1 and define the concept of cosymplectic capacity based on this theorem. We also explore the relationship between fixed points of cosymplectomorphisms and symplectomorphisms.
JOURNAL OF GEOMETRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
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Geology
Carlos Jose Einicker Lamas, Stephanie Sampronha, Guilherme Cunha Ribeiro
Summary: The newly described Araripogon pulchrus sp. nov. is a new fossil species of the Diptera family Asilidae, based on a well-preserved specimen from the Crato Formation in NE Brazil. It is the second known species of Asilidae from this formation and the fourth species of Asilidae known for the entire Mesozoic era.
CRETACEOUS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Marina Piria, Ivan Spelic, Luana Velagic, Ivana Lisica, Tamara Kanjuh, Ana Maric, Ivana Maguire, Tena Radocaj, Predrag Simonovic
Summary: This study aims to investigate the diet and feeding competition of brown trout in Croatia. The results show that brown trout can quickly adapt to new habitats and compete for food and space with native fish. Diet overlap is also observed between the Danube and Atlantic lineages of brown trout. This study highlights the importance of protecting native diversity.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rana F. Chehab, Tzu-Wen L. Cross, Michele R. Forman
Summary: Child undernutrition is a persistent and disproportionately prevalent public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries, with potential intergenerational consequences. The first 1000 days of life, from conception to a child's second birthday, are the most vulnerable period to undernutrition, and inadequate complementary feeding practices may lead to adverse health and growth outcomes in children. Recent studies suggest a potential link between disrupted gut microbiota, complementary feeding, and undernutrition, highlighting the importance of further research in this area for potential interventions.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Lingling Hu, Juyang Fu, Pingjia Zheng, Mengzheng Dai, Ganning Zeng, Xiangliang Pan
Summary: This study found that microplastics in small waterbodies within the Hangzhou Great Bay Area were mainly fibers, with the highest levels observed in water and sediment from a textile industrial area. Omnivorous tadpoles with labial teeth and horny beaks ingested more microplastics, and the developmental stages of tadpoles may lead to accumulation of microplastics and potentially affect their metamorphosis.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Amalia Mina, Chryssi Mytilineou, Alexandros Kaminas, Anthi Rekleiti, Apostolos Siapatis, Aikaterini Anastasopoulou
Summary: Understanding the feeding habits of Morocco dentex is crucial for their ecology and management. This species is a carnivorous predator, mainly consuming decapods. It also includes gastropods, squids, clams, and fish in its diet. The body size of the dentex influences its diet, with smaller individuals preferring smaller prey and larger individuals feeding on larger prey. This research provides valuable insights into the feeding habits of Morocco dentex, which can inform sustainable fisheries management.
