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Behavioral Sciences
Constanti Stefanescu, Andreu Ubach, Christer Wiklund
Summary: Migration in the painted lady butterfly is associated with the 'oogenesis-flight syndrome', where mating frequency, age at first mating, and migration behavior are all interconnected. Seasonal differences in mating frequencies were observed, with destination regions having higher mating frequencies. The positive correlation between mating frequency and host plant abundance suggests successful breeding areas for mated females.
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Fisheries
Samuel E. F. Nolan, Daniel D. Johnson, Roshan Hanamseth, Iain M. Suthers, Matthew D. Taylor
Summary: The reproduction of blue swimmer crabs is significantly influenced by environmental factors, with individual reproductive output peaking at a mean monthly temperature of around 24 degrees Celsius. In the final stages of ovarian development, a negative correlation was observed between the gonadosomatic index and hepatosomatic index.
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaofei Liang, Liqiang Yao, Xiaojuan Hao, Bingxuan Li, Yuanyuan Kong, Yuyi Lin, Mengyu Cao, Qiuyue Dong, Rong Zhang, Jeffrey A. Rollins, Guangyu Sun
Summary: The genetic regulation of Colletotrichum sexual reproduction deviate from the typical paradigm of Ascomycota and is not well understood. This study characterized the sexual behaviors of different strain types and identified molecular mechanisms underlying the process. The presence of both cross-fertilized and self-fertilized perithecia within the mating line was confirmed, shedding light on the unique sexual enhancement in Colletotrichum fungi.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vikas Yadav, Sheng Sun, Joseph Heitman
Summary: Almost all eukaryotes exhibit sexual reproduction, but the systems by which sex is determined vary greatly even among closely related species. While animals typically have males and females, eukaryotic microbes can have thousands of different mating types. Some species have also developed alternative modes of reproduction, with occasional facultative sexual reproduction. In this review, we summarize the different modes of sex determination and reproductive variants across the eukaryotic tree of life, with a focus on the unique opportunities provided by eukaryotic microbes. We propose that studying the variations in sexual reproduction modes can serve as a foundation to understand the evolution of sex.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Musa Adamu Ibrahim, Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli, Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai, Ferdaus Mohamat-Yusuff, Ahmad Ismail
Summary: The study showed that 3,4-DCA has reproductive toxicity on Javanese medaka, leading to low fecundity in female fish and alterations in gonadal tissues and gametes development. This finding emphasizes the importance of native species in monitoring the toxicity effects of chemicals in aquatic environments.
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Entomology
Luis Felipe Ramirez-Sanchez, Brenda Juliana Hernandez, Pablo Andres Guzman, Catalina Alfonso-Parra, Frank W. Avila
Summary: The study reveals that female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes become sexually receptive 1 day after emergence, but can ingest blood much sooner. There are differences in fertility between young and old females, with significant declines observed in fertility of old females after 2 weeks.
JOURNAL OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
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Ecology
Lea Lorrain-Soligon, Luca Perisse, Frederic Robin, Marko Jankovic, Francois Brischoux
Summary: This study investigated the morphological differences between inland and coastal individuals of spined toads in Western France. The results showed that adult coastal toads were smaller and lighter than inland individuals. Reproductive correlates of these differences included lower fecundity and smaller egg size in coastal females.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
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Entomology
Qin Lu, Jiale Lv, Endong Wang, Xuenong Xu
Summary: This study investigated the reproductive investment of N. californicus males under limited prey availability. The results showed that males could still mate after a 36-hour fast, but the mating duration increased. If the daily food availability was below 20% of demand, males could mate until the end of their lives, but their fertility decreased gradually.
EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
David A. Savitz
Summary: Researchers are facing significant methodological challenges in studying the reproductive health effects of e-cigarettes and there is an urgent need for evidence to guide regulation and individual decisions.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Jhonatan Willians Pimentel Costa, Tayana Yngrid da Silva Brito, Jeronimo Costa Marques Neto, Fernando Araujo Abrunhosa, Carlos Murilo Tenorio Maciel, Cristiana Ramalho Maciel
Summary: This study investigated the maturation of the ovarian portion of the ovotestes, mating viability, and embryonic development in Lysmata ankeri, an ornamental species widely exploited by marine aquariums. The research found that mating success was higher in hermaphrodite pairs compared to pairs with a male shrimp. Additionally, L. ankeri showed continuous reproduction with the production of viable larvae with a low yolk reserve.
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Forestry
Melody A. Keena, Paul M. Moore, Gregg Bradford
Summary: Anoplophora chinensis exhibits varying responses to temperature, with a wide range of adaptability but ceasing oviposition at temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. This adaptability may support beetle survival and reproduction under different summer temperatures across latitudes.
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Entomology
David Stella, Karel Kleisner
Summary: This review summarizes the significance of ultraviolet (UV) patterns in lepidopteran reproduction, including their role in mate choice and intrasexual competition. The mechanisms of UV colouration and factors shaping UV patterns are discussed, along with the evolutionary significance of communication in the UV spectrum.
Article
Entomology
Kathryn M. Chipchase, Alexa M. Enders, Elizabeth G. Jacobs, Michael R. Hughes, Kathleen A. Killian
Summary: The research indicates that a single exposure to cold stress can reduce the mating success of male crickets, but after some chemosensory contact with a female, most males were able to produce spermatophores and mate successfully.
JOURNAL OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Petr Heneberg, Jakub Svoboda, Pavel Pech
Summary: Azole fungicides, widely used in agriculture, have been found to disrupt the fecundity of ant queens during the claustral colony founding stage. This suggests that ant queens are highly vulnerable to the effects of azole fungicides when establishing colonies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christian Giommi, Hamid R. Habibi, Michela Candelma, Oliana Carnevali, Francesca Maradonna
Summary: This study investigated the impact of a probiotic mixture on BPA-induced effects on reproduction in zebrafish. The results demonstrated that in fish exposed to the combination of BPA and probiotic, most transcripts were closer to control or probiotic-treated levels, suggesting the potential of the probiotic mixture to counteract BPA toxicity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Matthew D. Thom, Jaret Daniels
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2017)
Review
Entomology
Matthew S. Lehnert, Valerie R. Kramer, John E. Rawlins, Vanessa Verdecia, Jaret C. Daniels
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Agronomy
Wendy Francesconi, P. K. R. Nair, Douglas J. Levey, Jaret Daniels, Laury Cullen
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2013)
Article
Zoology
Emily V. Saarinen, Jaret C. Daniels
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Emily V. Saarinen, Jaret C. Daniels, James E. Maruniak
CONSERVATION GENETICS
(2014)
Article
Forestry
Matthew D. Trager, Todd E. Ristau, Scott H. Stoleson, Robert L. Davidson, Robert E. Acciavatti
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2013)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Dean K. Jue, Jaret C. Daniels
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2015)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Matthew D. Trager, Smriti Bhotika, Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Gilda V. Andrade, Mariano A. Rodriguez-Cabal, C. Seabir McKeon, Craig W. Osenberg, Benjamin M. Bolker
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Entomology
Caroline Storer, Jaret Daniels, Lei Xiao, Kristin Rossetti
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jaret C. Daniels, Geena M. Hill, Kristin A. Rossetti, Stephanie J. Sanchez, Jacob A. Hornfeldt
JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS
(2020)
Article
Entomology
Sarah R. Steele Cabrera, James E. Hayden, Jaret C. Daniels, Jake M. Farnum, Charles V. Covell, Matthew J. Standridge
FLORIDA ENTOMOLOGIST
(2020)
Article
Entomology
Dale A. Halbritter, Jaret C. Daniels, Douglas C. Whitaker, Lei Huang
FLORIDA ENTOMOLOGIST
(2015)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Jaret C. Daniels, Cale Nordmeyer, Erik Runquist