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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"gravitaxis"”.
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Mechanisms of reorientation in phytoplankton : fluid shear, surface interactions, and gravitaxis
Phytoplankton are a vital part of the ecosystem in oceans and lakes, where they form the base of the food chain and have major global impacts, for example producing 50% of the planet's oxygen. Phytoplankton can also serve as a clean source of biofuel and, as concerns over both climate and energy …
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Cell-cycle dependent motility of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and its collective motion in response to a Hagen-Poiseuille flow
Motility of unicellular algal cells, especially its ability to respond to environmental cues, is crucial in industrial and ecological contexts and has been studied extensively with the model organism Chlamydomonas. However, little is known about the relationship between motility and the cell-cycle, …
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The Influence of Thermal and Physical Characteristics of Buildings on Overwintering Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (Halyomorpha halys)
Building design, maintenance, and management can have significant impacts on accessibility and suitability for pest species. The brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål), causes household nuisance pest problems because of its habit of using human homes as winter refuges. Studies were …