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This study shows microplastics impair predator-induced defenses in Daphnia across behavioral, morphological, and molecular levels by disrupting kairomone-mediated plasticity.

This study examines how red-sided garter snakes balance survival and reproduction under thermal stress through behavioral and physiological plasticity, revealing tight thermal limits and context-dependent strategies.

The study analyzes a nearly complete Eurasian lynx skeleton from Sima Topinoria, revealing it dates to ~210 years BP and suggests the species persisted in the Iberian Peninsula until the early 19th century.

The paper analyzes eye loss patterns in spiders, showing it occurs in 12% of species, mainly in Synspermiata, with six-eyed spiders being most common and eye loss linked to low-light environments.

This study examines how environmental factors influence movement patterns of male and female loggerhead sea turtles in different habitats.

This study identifies glycan distribution in the reproductive and attachment systems of the chaetognath Spadella cephaloptera using histochemical and ultrastructural methods.

The study identifies a new cutlassfish species, Trichiurus javaensis, from Java, Indonesia, using morphological and mitochondrial DNA analyses.

This study examines how rearing conditions affect the microbiome of Lamellibrachia satsuma, finding that symbiont abundance and diversity change in response to sulfide availability.

This study investigates how nymphal praying mantises estimate distance and elevation angle for targeted jumps using distinct behavioral strategies.

This study documents behavioral changes in an old rhesus macaque, suggesting possible signs of cognitive decline and physical deterioration, but without confirmed cognitive dysfunction.

The paper reports the first hematological and biochemical data for a rehabilitated giant pangolin from southern Cameroon, providing a reference framework for clinical and conservation purposes.

This study uses UCE phylogenomics to reconstruct the evolutionary history and geographic spread of Pogonomyrmex harvester ants, finding an early Eocene origin and climate-driven diversification.

This study shows that brain size reduction in dogs began in the Late Neolithic, 5,000 years ago, with a 46% decrease compared to prehistoric wolves.

The paper assesses increased insecticide resistance and kdr mutation frequency in Anopheles gambiae s.l. from Sokoto, Nigeria, showing higher resistance levels and widespread L1014F mutation.

This study shows how wing motion adjustments in flapping flight affect force production and body pitch, offering insights for drone control.

The paper reports the geographic distribution of the Birmingham Darter Etheostoma birminghamense, extending its known range and linking its occurrence to specific geological features.

This study compares the molecular mechanisms of photosymbiosis in giant clams with corals, identifying conserved and divergent strategies in nutrient exchange.

This study investigates genotype-by-diet interactions in Black Soldier Flies, finding strong strain x diet effects on life-history traits.