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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"Insect migration"”.
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Advancements in Isotopic Geolocation Tools for Insect Migration Research
Migratory insects are vital components of global ecosystems and provide important ecosystem services, yet the migration phenomenon is understudied in insects compared to vertebrates. In this thesis, I aim to deepen our understanding of insect migration, using the monarch butterfly Danaus plexippus …
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The genetics and movement of ecologically important migratory Hoverflies
Migration is a diverse and widespread phenomenon occurring throughout the animal kingdom on all continents of the earth. Insects are the most numerous terrestrial migrants, far surpassing vertebrates in terms of biomass and abundance, and have profound impacts on ecosystem processes, such as …
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Assessing adaptive winter behaviors of beneficial arthropods, with a focus on the long-distance migratory ecology of Nearctic hover flies (Diptera: Syrphidae)
… climates present significant challenges for many insects. During the winter, insects are met with freezing temperatures and lack of resources that are normally accessible during warmer months. Consequently, insects have evolved behavioral and physiological strategies for surviving winter. Some …