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View article: A self-cleaning, bio-inspired high retention filter for a major entry path of microplastics
A self-cleaning, bio-inspired high retention filter for a major entry path of microplastics Open
Microplastic (MP) fibres from washing machines are a major source of environmental pollution, yet, existing domestic filtration solutions are prone to clogging and have limited retention. Inspired by the gill arch system of ram-feeding fis…
View article: Musculoskeletal simulation of limb movement biomechanics in Drosophila melanogaster
Musculoskeletal simulation of limb movement biomechanics in Drosophila melanogaster Open
Computational models are critical to advance our understanding of how neural, biomechanical, and physical systems interact to orchestrate animal behaviors. Despite the availability of near-complete reconstructions of the Drosophila melanog…
View article: An overview of campaniform sensilla arrangement and location on hexapod legs
An overview of campaniform sensilla arrangement and location on hexapod legs Open
Campaniform sensilla (CS) are mechano-sensors in the cuticle of insects which are able to detect cuticle deformation. On insect legs, CS play a role in the modulation of locomotion behavior because they provide feedback on cuticle bending.…
View article: Calcium oxalate crystals of plant leaves pass through chewing invertebrate larvae virtually unchanged
Calcium oxalate crystals of plant leaves pass through chewing invertebrate larvae virtually unchanged Open
The function of biomineralization in plants has been widely discussed. Herbivore defense is generally considered an one important function. This has been demonstrated for, e.g., needle‐shaped raphides in combination with toxic contents, wi…
View article: The diversity of biological models for bio-inspired aerosol filters
The diversity of biological models for bio-inspired aerosol filters Open
Innovative filtration systems are essential to enhance air quality or improve aerosol sampling for analysis, while addressing challenges such as high energy consumption, clogging and inefficiencies in capturing a wide range of particle dia…
View article: Retention of microplastics by biofilms and their ingestion by protists in rivers
Retention of microplastics by biofilms and their ingestion by protists in rivers Open
Microplastics (MPs) are released into the environment through human activities and are transported by rivers from land to sea. Biofilms, which are ubiquitous in aquatic ecosystems such as rivers, may play an essential role in the fate of M…
View article: Bite force transmission and mandible shape in grasshoppers, crickets, and allies is not driven by dietary niches
Bite force transmission and mandible shape in grasshoppers, crickets, and allies is not driven by dietary niches Open
Although species evolve in response to many intrinsic and extrinsic factors, frequently one factor has a dominating influence on a given organ system. In this context, mouthpart shape and function are thought to correlate strongly with die…
View article: A leg model based on anatomical landmarks to study 3D joint kinematics of walking in Drosophila melanogaster
A leg model based on anatomical landmarks to study 3D joint kinematics of walking in Drosophila melanogaster Open
Walking is the most common form of how animals move on land. The model organism Drosophila melanogaster has become increasingly popular for studying how the nervous system controls behavior in general and walking in particular. Despite rec…
View article: A leg model based on anatomical landmarks to study 3D joint kinematics of walking in<i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>
A leg model based on anatomical landmarks to study 3D joint kinematics of walking in<i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> Open
Walking is the most common form of how animals move on land. The model organism Drosophila melanogaster has become increasingly popular for studying how the nervous system controls behavior in general and walking in particular. Despite rec…
View article: Linking shape conspicuous asymmetry with shape covariation patterns and performance in the insect head and mandibles
Linking shape conspicuous asymmetry with shape covariation patterns and performance in the insect head and mandibles Open
Bilateral symmetry is widespread across animals, yet, among bilaterians, many cases of conspicuous asymmetries evolved. This means that bilaterally homologous structures on the left and right sides display divergent phenotypes. The evoluti…
View article: A bite force database of 654 insect species
A bite force database of 654 insect species Open
Bite force is a decisive performance trait in animals because it plays a role for numerous life history components such as food consumption, inter- and intraspecific interactions, and reproductive success. Bite force has been studied acros…
View article: A comparison of dissection and 3D approaches to estimate muscle physiological cross-sectional area, validated by <i>in vivo</i> bite forces
A comparison of dissection and 3D approaches to estimate muscle physiological cross-sectional area, validated by <i>in vivo</i> bite forces Open
Performance traits such as bite forces are crucial to fitness and relate to the niche and adaptation of species. However, for many insects it is not possible to directly measure their bite forces because they are too small. Biomechanical m…
View article: Diversity of filter feeding and variations in cross-flow filtration of five ram-feeding fish species
Diversity of filter feeding and variations in cross-flow filtration of five ram-feeding fish species Open
Introduction Filter-feeding fish separate food particles from the surrounding water by cross-flow filtration in which a suspension flows parallel to a porous filter medium, thereby transporting particles along the surface. Methods Here, we…
View article: A parametric finite element model of leg campaniform sensilla in<i>Drosophila</i>to study CS location and arrangement
A parametric finite element model of leg campaniform sensilla in<i>Drosophila</i>to study CS location and arrangement Open
Campaniform sensilla (CS) are mechanosensors embedded within the cuticle of many insects at key locations such as nearby leg segment joints or halters. CS located at leg segments were found to respond to cuticle bending which can be induce…
View article: Bite force transmission and mandible shape in grasshoppers, crickets, and allies is largely dependent on phylogeny, not diet
Bite force transmission and mandible shape in grasshoppers, crickets, and allies is largely dependent on phylogeny, not diet Open
Although organ systems evolve in response to many intrinsic and extrinsic factors, frequently one factor has a dominating influence. For example, mouthpart shape and mechanics are thought to correlate strongly with aspects of the diet. Wit…
View article: <scp>forceX</scp> and <scp>forceR</scp> : A mobile setup and <scp>r</scp> package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces
<span>forceX</span> and <span>forceR</span> : A mobile setup and <span>r</span> package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces Open
Animal closing forces such as bite and pinch forces may determine access to food and mates and are therefore important performance metrics related to fitness. Previous measurement setups to obtain in vivo closing force data were often cust…
View article: Ultra high-resolution biomechanics suggest that substructures within insect mechanosensors decisively affect their sensitivity
Ultra high-resolution biomechanics suggest that substructures within insect mechanosensors decisively affect their sensitivity Open
Insect load sensors, called campaniform sensilla (CS), measure strain changes within the cuticle of appendages. This mechanotransduction provides the neuromuscular system with feedback for posture and locomotion. Owing to their diverse mor…
View article: Supporting Information for 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces'
Supporting Information for 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces' Open
Supporting Information of 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces' This dataset contains the Supporting Information of the publication Rühr PT & Blanke A (2022): 'forceX…
View article: Supporting Information for 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces'
Supporting Information for 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces' Open
Supporting Information of 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces' This dataset contains the Supporting Information of the publication Rühr PT & Blanke A (2022): 'forceX…
View article: Supporting Information for 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces'
Supporting Information for 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces' Open
Supporting Information of 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces' This dataset contains the Supporting Information of the publication Rühr PT & Blanke A (2022): forceX …
View article: Supporting Information for 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces'
Supporting Information for 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces' Open
Supporting Information of 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces' This dataset contains the Supporting Information of the publication Rühr PT & Blanke A (2022): 'forceX…
View article: Supporting Information for 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces'
Supporting Information for 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces' Open
Supporting Information of 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces' This dataset contains the Supporting Information of the publication Rühr PT & Blanke A (2022): 'forceX…
View article: Supporting Information for 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces'
Supporting Information for 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces' Open
Supporting Information of 'forceX and forceR: a mobile setup and R package to measure and analyse a wide range of animal closing forces' This dataset contains the Supporting Information of the publication Rühr PT & Blanke A (2022): 'forceX…
View article: A previously unknown feeding mode in millipedes and the convergence of fluid feeding across arthropods
A previously unknown feeding mode in millipedes and the convergence of fluid feeding across arthropods Open
We report fluid feeding with a sucking pump in the arthropod class Diplopoda, using a combination of synchrotron tomography, histology, electron microscopy, and three-dimensional reconstructions. Within the head of nine species of the enig…
View article: Ultra high-resolution biomechanics suggest that substructures within insect mechanosensors affect their sensitivity
Ultra high-resolution biomechanics suggest that substructures within insect mechanosensors affect their sensitivity Open
Accessible data for the Manuscript "Ultra high-resolution biomechanics suggest that substructures within insect mechanosensors decisively affect their sensitivity".
View article: Ultra high-resolution biomechanics suggest that substructures within insect mechanosensors affect their sensitivity
Ultra high-resolution biomechanics suggest that substructures within insect mechanosensors affect their sensitivity Open
Accessible data for the Manuscript "Ultra high-resolution biomechanics suggest that substructures within insect mechanosensors decisively affect their sensitivity".
View article: A bite force database of 654 insect species
A bite force database of 654 insect species Open
The insect bite force database as described in Rühr et al. (accepted): A bite force database for 654 insect species. doi: 1038/s41597-023-02731-w. The code used to convert the raw measurements to the final database and to create all tables…
View article: A bite force database of 654 insect species
A bite force database of 654 insect species Open
The insect bite force database as described in Rühr et al. (accepted): A bite force database for 654 insect species. doi: 1038/s41597-023-02731-w. The code used to convert the raw measurements to the final database and to create all tables…
View article: A bite force database of 652 insect species
A bite force database of 652 insect species Open
The insect bite force database as described in Rühr et al. (in rev.): A bite force database for 652 insect species. Available as preprint at bioRxiv: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.01.21.477193. The code used to convert the raw measurements …