A parasitic or mutualistic conundrum: can symbiotic protists increase thermal tolerance in a semi-aquatic insect? | Royal Society Open Science Rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves pose a major threat to ectotherms due to their reliance on environmental temperature for physiological processes. Thermal tolerance, the ability to withstand...

We showed that damselflies naturally infected with gregarine endosymbionts showed higher thermal tolerance, suggesting these parasites may assist in withstanding extreme heat.

Behavior across time and space – how large scale “trait-based” approaches can shape behavioral ecology Behavioural ecology is a young and vibrant field of research that is based on a very strong theoretical framework. Here we discuss the largely untapped opp

Cool to see this paper advocating a macrobehavioural approach from the perspective of behavioural ecology academic.oup.com/beheco/artic... Lots of people now converging on the same thoughts from slightly different angles - adds weight to the fact we need to DO THIS! Go macrobehaviour 💪🏻✊🏻

Flag-waving behavior in matador bugs is an antipredatory strategy Abstract. To dissuade predator attack, animals may advertise their chemical defense with bright coloration and specialized behaviors. However, these antipr

Beautiful antipreddatory behaviour story from @the-bug-hut.bsky.social and colleagues academic.oup.com/cz/advance-a...

Insect immunity in the Anthropocene Anthropogenic activities result in global change, including climate change, landscape degradation and pollution, that can alter insect physiology and immune defences. These changes may have contribut....

Human activities induced climate change is one of the major cause of global insect decline. We discussed how anthropogenic activities impacts insect immunity and consequently contribute to insect decline. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....