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V. Kang

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Approach:experimental assay· 4 Assay:imaging· 3 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 2 Organism:multiple species· 2 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Approach:microscopy & imaging analysis· 1 Organism:plant (other)· 1

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3D kinematics of leaf-cutter ant mandibles: not all dicondylic joints are simple hinges

V. Kang, F. Püffel, D. Labonte

This study investigates the 3D kinematics of leaf-cutter ant mandibles, finding that their motion involves more than one rotational degree of freedom, challenging the traditional hinge joint hypothesis.

bioRxiv · Aug 28, 2023 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology

Biomechanics of cutting: sharpness, wear sensitivity, and the scaling of cutting forces in leaf-cutter ant mandibles

F. Pueffel, O. K. Walthaus, V. Kang, D. Labonte

The paper measures cutting forces in leaf-cutter ant mandibles to show that wear, not size, primarily affects cutting efficiency, with smaller ants being more vulnerable to wear-related force increases.

bioRxiv · May 10, 2023Evolutionary Biology

How a sticky fluid facilitates prey retention in a carnivorous pitcher plant (Nepenthes rafflesiana)

V. Kang, H. Isermann, S. Sharma, D. I. Wilson, W. Federle

This study investigates how the viscoelastic properties of Nepenthes rafflesiana pitcher fluid enhance prey retention by increasing energy costs for insects to escape and resisting dewetting.

bioRxiv · Mar 13, 2021Plant Biology

Extreme suction attachment performance from specialised insects living in mountain streams (Diptera: Blephariceridae)

V. Kang, R. T. White, S. Chen, W. Federle

This study examines the suction attachment mechanism of Blephariceridae larvae, finding their adhesion is less affected by micro-roughness and their microtrichia enable effective sealing on structured surfaces.

bioRxiv · Sep 30, 2020Ecology

Sophisticated suction organs from insects living in raging torrents: Morphology and ultrastructure of the attachment devices of net-winged midge larvae (Diptera: Blephariceridae)

V. Kang, R. Johnston, T. van de Kamp, T. Farago, W. Federle

This study examines the morphology and ultrastructure of suction attachment organs in net-winged midge larvae, revealing structural adaptations for strong attachment in fast-flowing water.

bioRxiv · Jun 13, 2019 · PreprintZoology