The geneticist Thomas Dobzhansky famously declared:'Nothing in biology makes sense
except in the light of evolution'. A key evolutionary adaptation of Metazoa is directed …

Oocyte quality determinants and nuclear and cytoplasmic maturation establish essential
processes for fertilization and further development of the conceptus. Moreover, female …

Neuropeptides (NPs) and their cognate receptors are critical effectors of diverse
physiological processes and behaviors. We recently reported of a noncanonical function of …

In ecdysozoan animals, moulting entails the production of a new exoskeleton and shedding
of the old one during ecdysis. It is induced by a pulse of ecdysone that regulates the …

The endocrine system plays a pivotal role in shaping the mechanisms that ensure
successful reproduction. With over a million known insect species, understanding the …

Reproductive processes are regulated by a variety of neuropeptides in vertebrates and
invertebrates. In starfish (phylum Echinodermata), relaxin‐like gonad‐stimulating peptide …

Neuropeptides are commonly produced in the neural tissues yet can have effects on far-
reaching targets, with varied biological responses. We describe here the neuropeptidome of …

Red Octopus maya is strongly influenced by temperature. Recent studies have reported
negative reproduction effects on males and females when exposed to temperatures higher …

Simple Summary An optimal internal response to feeding state is critical for survival and
development in insects. Part of this response originates in the insect midgut, which detects …

The predatory stink bug Arma custos has been selected as an effective biological control
agent and has been successfully massly bred and released into fields for the control of a …