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Jack M. L. Smith

University of CambridgeORCID 0000-0001-5399-8351Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Organism:multiple species· 1

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Andrew M. Catherall‐OstleriD· 1 shared David LabonteiD· 1 shared Frederik PüffeliD· 1 shared Rebecca M. KilneriD· 1 shared

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Evolutionary BiologyJournal of The Royal Society InterfacePeer-reviewedJun 3, 2026

The form and function of a multi-functional weapon system in male and female burying beetles (Nicrophorus vespilloides)

Jack M. L. Smith, Andrew M. Catherall‐Ostler, Frederik Püffel…·Rebecca M. Kilner

The paper examines the form and function of a weapon system in burying beetles, showing sexual dimorphism in mandibles and head width, but similar combat effectiveness between sexes.

DOI 10.1098/rsif.2025.1241

multiple speciesexperimental assay

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