Alexandre Casadei‐Ferreira

Breaking rules at small scales: ecological and biomechanical diversity in ant terrestrial locomotion

This paper synthesizes research on ant locomotion, showing that body size explains much of locomotor performance variation but other factors also contribute to diversity in movement strategies.

Evolutionary diversification of the biological screw joint in weevils

The paper examines the evolutionary diversification of screw joints in weevils, showing continuous variation and modular evolution rather than discrete types.

High-throughput phenomics of global ant biodiversity

Antscan provides 2,193 standardized whole-body 3D synchrotron micro-CT datasets across 792 ant species (212 genera), pairing morphological volumes with automated deep-learning segmentation and genome sequencing projects.

Pumping Venom: Valvilli Architecture and Implications for Stinger Functionality

This study characterizes the internal structure of ant valvilli using imaging techniques, revealing non-uniform morphology and movement patterns that challenge existing models of stinger functionality.

Ant head shape evolved to compromise bite-induced mechanical demands

The paper examines ant head shape evolution, finding that narrow heads with deep vertex depressions distribute stress more evenly, while broader heads concentrate stress around mandibular articulations, leading to biomechanical limitations.