Predation, herbivory, and parasitism are specific types of antagonistic interactions. In predation, one organism kills and consumes another. Predation provides energy to prolong the life and ...

The social parasitism that I address here is restricted to the ants that form mixed species nests and depend on labor provided by the host species workers. These nests typically have two or more ...

At less than 3mm long, you may not think Dunatothrips aneurae seem like much. And—as I have shown in a new study published in ...

We are describing and documenting patterns of copepod species to determine how their diversity evolves. Copepods are one of the most abundant forms of life on Earth. They are dominant in the community ...

Our research focuses on: large scale colonisation events, including the colonisation of pools of seawater in coastal caves by primitive copepods and the repeated colonisation of freshwater habitats ...

LLMs thrive on human data, reflecting our culture, thoughts, and language. In return, LLMs amplify our thinking, offering insights and fueling creativity. Our dependency on LLMs raises questions about ...

In her new book about cuckoos, Cynthia Chris details the extensive history of everyone's favorite feathery brood parasite.

Take a stroll along one of the beaches on Hawaii Island in late summer, and you'll likely stumble upon almond-shaped fruits ...

Despite its gruesome modus operandi, this little creature offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of parasitism and adaptation in the animal kingdom. The tongue-eating louse begins as a ...

The Phytochemical Landscape: Linking Trophic Interactions and Nutrient Dynamics Mark D. Hunter The dazzling variation in plant chemistry is a primary mediator of trophic interactions, including ...

Researchers presented their latest data on moose in the Adirondacks during the Park Agency’s regular monthly meeting in ...