On the origins of novelty in development and evolution
AP Moczek - BioEssays, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
The origin of novel traits is what draws many to evolutionary biology, yet our understanding
of the mechanisms that underlie the genesis of novelty remains limited. Here I review …
of the mechanisms that underlie the genesis of novelty remains limited. Here I review …
Trophic levels and functional feeding groups of macroinvertebrates in neotropical streams
S Tomanova, E Goitia, J Helešic - Hydrobiologia, 2006 - Springer
Feeding strategies are typical traits reflecting the adaptation of species to environmental
conditions. This concept is currently developed in some water quality systems (eg Index of …
conditions. This concept is currently developed in some water quality systems (eg Index of …
Dry under water: Comparative morphology and functional aspects of air‐retaining insect surfaces
A Balmert, HF Bohn, P Ditsche‐Kuru… - Journal of …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Superhydrophobic surfaces prevent certain body parts of semiaquatic and aquatic insects
from getting wet while submerged in water. The air layer on these surfaces can serve the …
from getting wet while submerged in water. The air layer on these surfaces can serve the …
[HTML][HTML] Superhydrophobic surfaces of the water bug Notonecta glauca: a model for friction reduction and air retention
P Ditsche-Kuru, ES Schneider… - Beilstein journal of …, 2011 - beilstein-journals.org
Superhydrophobic surfaces of plants and animals are of great interest for biomimetic
applications. Whereas the self-cleaning properties of superhydrophobic surfaces have been …
applications. Whereas the self-cleaning properties of superhydrophobic surfaces have been …
Predator-prey interactions of dytiscids
As conspicuous predators throughout ontogeny, dytiscids are central to freshwater food
webs, particularly in lentic systems such as wetlands and ponds. Adult and larval dytiscids …
webs, particularly in lentic systems such as wetlands and ponds. Adult and larval dytiscids …
Male clasping ability, female polymorphism and sexual conflict: fine-scale elytral morphology as a sexually antagonistic adaptation in female diving beetles
K Karlsson Green, A Kovalev… - Journal of the …, 2013 - royalsocietypublishing.org
During sexual conflict, males and females are expected to evolve traits and behaviours with
a sexually antagonistic function. Recently, sexually antagonistic coevolution was proposed …
a sexually antagonistic function. Recently, sexually antagonistic coevolution was proposed …
Phylogeny of diving beetles reveals a coevolutionary arms race between the sexes
J Bergsten, KB Miller - PloS one, 2007 - journals.plos.org
Background Darwin illustrated his sexual selection theory with male and female morphology
of diving beetles, but maintained a cooperative view of their interaction. Present theory …
of diving beetles, but maintained a cooperative view of their interaction. Present theory …
Predator–prey ecology of dytiscids
Dytiscids are top invertebrate predators in most freshwater habitats, particularly in lentic
systems such as wetlands and ponds. Adult and larval dytiscids are often considered to be …
systems such as wetlands and ponds. Adult and larval dytiscids are often considered to be …
Potential physical effects of suspended fine sediment on lotic macroinvertebrates
This study investigates the potential for physical damage caused by suspended fine
sediment on gills of three macroinvertebrate species, Hydropsyche siltalai, Ephemera …
sediment on gills of three macroinvertebrate species, Hydropsyche siltalai, Ephemera …
[HTML][HTML] A review of the North American genus Epimartyria (Lepidoptera, Micropterigidae) with a discussion of the larval plastron
DR Davis, JF Landry - ZooKeys, 2012 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Abstract The indigenous North American micropterigid genus Epimartyria Walsingham,
1898 is revised. Three species are recognized, including Epimartyria auricrinella …
1898 is revised. Three species are recognized, including Epimartyria auricrinella …