Under pressure: force resistance measurements in box mites (Actinotrichida, Oribatida)

Mechanical defenses are very common and diverse in prey species, for example in oribatid mites. Here, the probably most complex form of morphological defense is known as ptychoidy, that enables the animals to ...

Source: Frontiers in Zoology - July 4, 2019 Category: Zoology Authors: Sebastian Schmelzle and Nico Bl üthgen Tags: Research Source Type: research