Host specialization is considered a primary driver of the enormous diversity of herbivorous insects.Trade-offs in host use are hypothesized to promote this specialization, but they have mostly been studied in generalist herbivores.We conducted a multi-generation selection experiment to examine the adaptation of the specialist seed-feeding bug, Lyga
Mechanisms of structural adaptation of contact surfaces and lubricating materials during friction with the dominance of deformation processes in tribocontact have been analyzed.The purpose of the AEG DVK6981HB 90cm Angled Chimney Hood – BLACK work was to model the elastic-plastic properties of dissipative structures taking into account the anisot
This article describes the narratives and projections that shaped the contested character of Hardwar and the river Ganges as symbols par excellence of the Hindus’ claim to India’s sacred geography over the last two hundred years.It deliberates on the tactics and practices through which Hardwar’s ancient and legendary status has be
Conceptual knowledge accessed by language may involve the re-activation of the associated primary sensory-motor processes.Whether these embodied representations are indeed constitutive to DVDs conceptual knowledge is hotly debated, particularly since direct evidence that sensory-motor expertise can improve conceptual processing is scarce.In this st
Bariatric surgery is a highly effective treatment option for morbid obesity.Short- and long- term effects of bariatric surgery are not limited to weight loss but include resolution of type 2 diabetes, arterial hypertension, improvement of cardiovascular health, and overall mortality1.The long-life expectancy of patients undergoing bariatric procedu