WebMay 10, 2024 · Here, we conducted a series of feeding experiments using unprofitable weevils (Pachyrhynchus tobafolius) with bright blue spots as prey, and sympatric insectivorous lizards (Japalura swinhonis) as predators. We modified the number, size, shape and colour of spots of weevils, as well as their general appearance, to test which …
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WebJan 25, 2024 · ‘ Pachyrhynchus weevils prevent attack from predators by their robust bodies while no other effective secondary defences, such as sharp claws or toxic chemicals, exist’, says Lin. WebDec 22, 2024 · Weevils are one of the most diverse groups of insects with >60,000 species. Despite their prevalence few genomic resources exist for the group. Today, we report the first genome resolved to chromosome scale for the weevils, specifically, for the Easter Egg Weevil Pachyrhynchus sulphureomaculatus. club med resorts for families
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WebAug 30, 2024 · Our assembly of the Pachyrhynchus sulphureomaculatus genome is the first chromosome scale genome for the hyperdiverse Phytophaga lineage and currently the … WebOct 24, 2024 · SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 24, 2024) —Though the iridescent colors and intricate patterns of Easter egg weevils (Pachyrhynchusspp.) have captivated naturalists for centuries, their evolutionary history has remained largely misunderstood. WebDec 1, 2024 · Pachyrhynchus sarcitis is a flightless weevil decorated with colourful markings and distributed exclusively on several islets of Southeast Asia including Lanyu, Ludao, and Babuyan Islands. The life history of threatened Pachyrhynchus species of these islands was poorly known. club med resorts in usa