"When a dragonfly hunts, it hovers perfectly still and positions itself between its prey and a shadow cast behind it by, say, ...

Our research studies the interactions between organisms and their abiotic, ecological and social environment. Insect Ecology and Adaptation - research group studies diverse topics of insect ecology ...

2003). An alternative to these adaptations, utilized by omnivorous insects, is to supplement plant-derived food resources with protein-rich prey. However, in order to obtain prey items an insect ...

To maximize nutrient intake, many herbivores have evolved adaptations that allow them to determine which plants contain fewer defensive compounds and more high-quality nutrients. Some insects ...

Adaptations include the ability to survive ... Venus fly traps have leaves that close, surround and catch insects. Pitcher plants have cylindrical leaves with fluid at the bottom to trap insects ...

The Laboratory specializes in applied research, and method development and adaptation, as needed by operational Field Projects helping Member States to apply the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). This R ...

Adaptations include the ability to survive ... Venus fly traps have leaves that close, surround and catch insects. Pitcher plants have cylindrical leaves with fluid at the bottom to trap insects ...