Venus fly traps’ death-grip trigger discovered

The root of this prey-catching technique is a chemical ion channel named DmMSL10 that surrounds the base of a Venus fly ...
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Adaptations in wing morphology rather than wingbeat kinematics enable flight in small hoverfly species

Small hoverflies compensate for size-related flight challenges through evolutionary changes in wing shape rather than altered wingbeat kinematics.

Scientists unlock secret to Venus flytrap’s hair-trigger response

The authors concluded that the DmMSL10 ion channel is indeed a key mechanical sensor for the flytrap's sensitive sensory ...

The ancestors of ostriches and emus were long-distance fliers. Here's how we worked this out

Aside from being a delight to watch, flight in birds is regarded by many cultures as a symbol of freedom, and a source of ...

Key genes identified in insect death triggered by extreme stress

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have identified genes and signaling pathways that trigger the death of individual ...