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This study identifies five bat species in a Sri Lankan cave using mitochondrial DNA sequencing and highlights their genetic diversity.

This study examines histopathological changes in the intestines of helminth-infected pigeons from Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia, finding significant structural damage and potential mortality risks.

This study compares the microbiome of northern and southern Ixodes scapularis ticks using metagenomic sequencing and network analysis to identify bacterial interactions and differences.

This study tests Et-IPA as a biomarker for oral bait consumption in Tasmanian devils, finding it remains detectable in serum for at least 56 days.

The paper compares biological, biochemical, and histological changes in two land snail species across seasons in Ismailia, Egypt, showing seasonal variations and pollution impacts.

This study identifies koala gluteal and posterior thigh muscles based on innervation to resolve inconsistencies in previous anatomical descriptions.

This study examines neuromast evolution and distribution in Sinocyclocheilus cavefish, finding asymmetry and convergence in cave-adapted species with distinct wall-following behaviours.

This study identifies Atypus karschi as the introduced species behind Atypus snetsingeri in Pennsylvania, confirms its genetic identity through CO1 sequences, and describes its ecology and karyotype.

This study evaluates the interaction between pyrethroid-PBO insecticide-treated nets and pirimiphos-methyl indoor residual spraying against pyrethroid-resistant malaria vectors, finding antagonistic effects in some combinations.

This study tracks torpor use and body composition in hummingbirds throughout the summer, finding that torpor strategies change with fat stores and migration preparation.

This study assesses deltamethrin toxicity and histopathological changes in two cockroach species at varying concentrations, finding significant knockdown and tissue damage.

The paper tests the anhydrobiosis capabilities of Hypsibius exemplaris using three protocols and ultrastructural analysis, finding it may not be a suitable model for anhydrobiosis research.

This study quantifies ploidy levels in aphid bacteriocytes across their lifecycle, revealing dynamic changes associated with different phenotypes and developmental stages.

This study uses a systems model to evaluate dog population management strategies, finding that combining fertility control with responsible ownership interventions is most effective for long-term population reduction and welfare improvement.

The paper detects IMNV and DIV1 in wild P. monodon from the Indian Ocean using PCR, suggesting they could be vectors for introducing these viruses to shrimp farms.

This paper describes a long-term in-lab culture system for colonial ascidians using artificial seawater, demonstrating successful breeding of Botrylloides diegensis for over 3 years.

This study compares hormone concentrations in macaque hair following enhanced cognitive enrichment or standard environmental enrichment, finding no significant differences but suggesting potential impacts on stress hormone ratios.

This study assesses Lepidoptera diversity in three urban parks in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, finding significant variation in species richness and abundance across sites.

This study investigates how larval density and diet interact to influence adult life-history traits and fitness in Bactrocera tryoni, showing diet-specific effects on development, fecundity, and lipid reserves.

This study reports declining larval densities of the protected Shargacucullia lychnis moth in Buckinghamshire from 1996 to 2020, with observed densities ranging from 0.001 to 6.417 larvae per spike.