Insects and microorganisms symbiosis: the endosymbionts
Symbiotic relationships are an important motor for organisms’ diversification and evolution. The relationships insects have established with some endosymbiotic microorganisms (that is, those inhabiting...
View ArticleVenomous and poisonous arthropods: what makes them different?
After talking about venomous mammals, fishes and lizards, ‘All you need is Biology’ brings you this post about venomous and poisonous arthropods. We will try to explain you what makes them different...
View ArticleSome insects and other arthropods you should not confuse
Untrustworthy and sensational news about insects and arthropods are constantly shared through social networks, spreading tergiversated data and confusing amateur users. As a result, this usually leads...
View ArticleHow would it be a world without bees?
In recent years, the idea of a world without bees has transcended numerous social and political spheres. The scientific community has been warning about the disappearance of bees during years without...
View ArticleInsects feel through their antennae
Insects perceive their surroundings through different organs, among which antennae are some of the most important. Antennae appear in a lot of incredibly diverse shapes and sizes, and every group of...
View ArticleKnown the Asian hornet or ‘assassin hornet’ in 5 steps
In recent years, reports of invasive species entering the Iberian Peninsula have grown at an alarming rate. One of the most recent cases is that of the Asian hornet, also known as the yellow-legged...
View ArticleInsects are becoming smaller: miniaturization
According to different studies, multicellular organisms tend to become smaller and smaller through time. This phenomenon is called miniaturization and is considered one of the most significative...
View ArticleAnimals walking on walls: challenging gravity
How do insects, spiders or lizards for walking on smooth vertical surfaces or upside down? Why would not be possible for Spiderman to stick on walls the way some animals do? Scientist from several...
View ArticleThe Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia): What do we know about it?
Among the numerous exotic invasive organisms that have reached Europe and America, Asian wasps and hornets are some of the most commented on mass media, social networks and naturalistic forums. The...
View ArticleThe extended phenotype: genetics beyond the body
Genes determine our eye color, height, development throughout life and even our behavior. All living beings have a set of genes that, when expressed, manifest themselves in a more or less explicit way...
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