Conversion of forewings into hardened covers, elytra, was a ground-breaking morphological
adaptation that has contributed to the extraordinary evolutionary success of beetles …

The transformation of the fore wings into strongly sclerotized protective covers (elytra) is
considered a fundamental evolutionary innovation of the megadiverse order Coleoptera …

The discernment and aversion of noxious gustatory stimuli profoundly influence
homeostasis maintenance and survival of fauna. Cantharidin, a purported aphrodisiac, is a …

Canthariphilous species are those arthropods attracted to cantharidin (CTD), a defensive
compound produced by two beetle families (Meloidae and Oedemeridae). Although several …

Some Pyrochroidae species are known as “canthariphilous” for their attraction to cantharidin
(CTD), a toxic terpene with anti-predatory effects, produced in nature by only two beetle …

Chemical defense is a widespread anti-predator strategy exhibited by organisms, with
individuals either synthesizing or extrinsically acquiring defensive chemicals. In some …

Abstract Harvestmen (Arachnida, Opiliones) are especially dependent on chemical cues
and are often regarded as animals that rely mainly on contact chemoreception. Information …

Since 1890, many observations of danaine butterflies visiting dry plants of several families in
the Old and New World tropics have been published. For 50 years, it has been recognised …

The classifi cation of Microhoriini Bonadona, 1974 is revised. Five genera are recognized:
Aulacoderus LaFerté-Sénectère, 1849, Falsophilus Kejval, 2015, Liparoderus LaFerté …

Simple Summary The negative impact of numerous chemical compounds entering the
environment from various anthropogenic sources is one of the reasons for the decline in …