Insect legs play a crucial role in various modes of locomotion, including walking, jumping,
swimming, and other forms of movement. The flexibility of their leg joints is critical in …

Most insects are morphologically and behaviourally adapted to a terrestrial lifestyle, and
many species struggle if they fall onto the water surface. Yet, some terrestrial species exhibit …

Most butterfly and moth larvae (Lepidoptera) are terrestrial. When terrestrial caterpillars
accidentally fall into water, they may drown or be preyed upon by aquatic predators before …

Most insects are morphologically and behaviourally adapted to a terrestrial lifestyle, and
many species struggle if they fall onto the water surface. Yet, some terrestrial species exhibit …

What regulates the distribution of plants and animals on Earth remains a long-standing
question in ecology and biogeography. Since an organism's morphology relates to virtually …