The effect of alternative host condition on the pattern of specialisation of the aphid Rhopalosiphum maidis (Fitch) was studied. R. maidis commonly occurs in Chile on Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense L.) but rarely on ...

1. Knowing the relative importance of phylogeny in dietary specialisation in frugivorous bats is key to understanding the ecological and evolutionary processes that drove their diversification and to elucidating the ...

Hermit crabs are among the most unique crustaceans because they have a non-calcified pleon, and they often use empty gastropod shells for shelter and protection. The lack of an adequate shell impacts their growth, reproduction ...

1. Ants establish mutualistic interactions involving a wide range of protective relationships (myrmecophily), in which they provide defence against enemies and partners provide food rewards and/or refuge. Although similar ...

ln recent years, some Latin American countries -1ike Chile- have been experimenting a deep shift away from the traditional development style: having created a strong role for state intervention in the economy, the ...

How do different countries tackle nanoscience research? Are all countries similar except for a trivial size effect, as science is often assumed to be universal? Or does size dictate large differences, as large countries ...