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The genome sequence of a soldier beetle, Cantharis decipiens Baudi, 1871 (Coleoptera: Cantharidae)
We present a genome assembly from an individual male Cantharis decipiens (Arthropoda; Insecta; Coleoptera; Cantharidae). The genome sequence has a total length of 355.23 megabases. Most of the assembly (77.9%) is scaffolded into 7 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the X sex...
- Physics & Space
The parent bodies of Ryugu and Ivuna formed before those of other carbonaceous chondrites
Most carbonaceous chondrite (CC) meteorites contain abundant chondrules, millimeter-scale spherical inclusions of previously molten material. Ivuna-type carbonaceous chondrites (CIs) do not contain chondrules, nor do samples of the carbonaceous asteroid Ryugu. CIs and Ryugu share...
- BiologyOpen access
Abstract We present a genome assembly from an individual female Tranosemella praerogator (Arthropoda; Insecta; Hymenoptera; Ichneumonidae). The genome sequence has a total length of 196.25 megabases. Most of the assembly (99.97%) is scaffolded into 12 chromosomal pseudomolecules....
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We present a genome assembly from an individual male Trichopteryx carpinata (Early Tooth-striped; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Geometridae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 477.01 megabases and 476.92 megabases. Most of haplotype 1 (98.05%) is scaf...
- BiologyOpen access
We present a genome assembly from an individual female Epione repandaria (Bordered Beauty; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Geometridae). The genome sequence has a total length of 848.25 megabases. Most of the assembly (99.82%) is scaffolded into 29 chromosomal pseudomolecules,...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Walruses have long played a vital role in Arctic subsistence and commercial economies, yet accurate radiocarbon dating of walrus-derived archaeological materials is complicated by regional variation in marine reservoir effects. This study presents new ΔR values derived from 31 ne...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Towards a unified publicly accessible database of avian type specimens
Type specimens represent the crucial physical reference for any scientific bird name, but type material is scattered widely across the globe, and there is still no one comprehensive source documenting the presence, status and condition of all avian type specimens, as well as asso...
- BiologyOpen access
On Leonardo’ choice to depict a wingless blister beetle producing a sexual stimulant
A largely overlooked drawing of a blister beetle belonging to the genus Meloe made by Leonardo da Vinci is discussed. An array of hypotheses about the reasons for portraying such an insect are briefly put forward, including that of an interest for the beetle as an aphrodisiac.
- Climate & Environment
The Asbian (upper Visean, Mississippian) reefs of North Yorkshire, Derbyshire (UK) and Visé (Belgium) host rich brachiopod faunas studied since the 19th century. This paper revises the productide brachiopods, which dominate the benthic assemblages in both abundance and diversity....
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Utilising virtual environments to assess the visibility of fallow deer to human hunters
Abstract Visual detection of prey is a critical element of human hunting behaviour. We examine how factors such as prey coat colouration, distance to the observer and orientation influence the ability of humans to visually locate fallow deer in simulated virtual environments. The...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Rare-metal pegmatites of the Kalba–Narym belt (Eastern Kazakhstan) represent an important source of Li, Cs, Ta, Nb, Be, and associated critical metals. Despite extensive geological investigations, the relationships between granites, pegmatites, and late-stage alteration products...