Zebu. Estimation of the weight of the Fulani zebu fetus from ultrasound measurements of fetal parameters. AT Yamboué, M. Zongo, B. Traoré, O. Diallo, C. Hanzen. Canadian Journal of Animal Science. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a Zebu grazing.

Z is for Zebu — Zebu are important #livestock across Africa and Asia. Estimating fetal weight is crucial for managing health and nutrition during pregnancy. A study in @canjanimalsci.bsky.social develops ultrasound formulas to improve neonatal management.

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Yellow-bellied seasnake. A Specimen of Hydrophis platurus (Squamata: Elapidae: Hydrophiinae) from San Diego County, California Laden with Epibionts (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa: Campanulariidae: Obelia). Adam G. Clause, Charlotte A. Seid, Bradford D. Hollingsworth, Gregory B. Pauly. Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a yellow-bellied seasnake on a rock.

Y is for Yellow-bellied Sea Snake — These #snakes span tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans. A study in the Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences documents the first well-recorded California sighting, revealing their unique venom defenses. bio-one.co/4q0RRKF

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Xenos. The Taxonomy of Adult Females in the Genus Xenos (Strepsiptera: Xenidae) with a Re-description of the Females of Three North American Species. Clea Garza, Jerry L. Cook. Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society. BioOne Complete A to Z. Closeup of a wasp abdomen with Xenos.

X is for Xenos — a genus of parasitic insects living inside wasps. A study in Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society re-describes three species using new taxonomic methods, improving identification accuracy.

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Observations on the Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) in the Dutch Caribbean. A. O. Debrot, R. de Leon, N. Esteban, H. W. G. Meesters. Caribbean Journal of Science. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a whale shark from above.

W is for Whale Shark — the world's largest shark and fish species. Caribbean sightings are rare, but a study in Caribbean Journal of Science documents 24 records linked to seasonal nutrient-rich currents.

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#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #MarineBiology #Ichthyology #Shark #WhaleShark

Vulture. Contrasting Movement Patterns of White-Headed and White-Backed Vultures in Central Mozambique. Teague K. Scott, Robert A. Miller, Jay D. Carlisle, Todd E. Katzner, Eric Hallingstad, Gregory S. Kaltenecker. Journal of Raptor Research. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a white-headed vulture in a tree.

V is for #Vulture — Vultures perform #ecosystem services by removing carrion, limiting disease spread. A study in the Journal of Raptor Research reveals how some vultures partition niches through different activity patterns. bio-one.co/49KUEmr

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #ornithology #raptor #bird #birds

Utricularia. Evaluating the carnivorous efficacy of Utricularia aurea (Lamiales: Lentibulariaceae) on the larval stages of Anopheles stephensi, Culex quinquefasciatus, and Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Ajeet Kumar Mohanty, Abhishek Govekar, Charles de Souza, Abhipsa Mohapatra, Malapati Kuppuswamy Janarthanam, Raja Vukanti, Justin J. Montemarano, Praveen Balabaskaran Nina. Journal of Medical Entomology. Photo of Utricularia aurea in situ.

U is for Utricularia — A.k.a. #bladderworts are carnivorous aquatic #plants in freshwater habitats. A study in the Journal of Medical Entomology @entsocamerica.bsky.social looks at how they prey on mosquito larvae and potential use as #biocontrol.

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From #Agriculture to #Zoology, we’re featuring research from BioOne Complete partners.

We’re at letter T! So far we’ve explored prairie dog, quahog, rhinoceros beetle, sunflowers, and Tyrannosaurus rex. Which species should we feature next? Share your ideas!

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Tyrannosaurus rex. New Examples of Tyrannosaurus rex from the Lance Formation of Wyoming, United States. Sebastian G. Dalman. Bulletin of the Peabody Museum of Natural History. BioOne Complete A to Z. Closeup on the skull of a T. Rex fossil.

T is for #Tyrannosaurus rex — one of the most famous #dinosaurs, and a top predator shaping Late Cretaceous ecosystems. A study in the Bulletin of the Peabody Museum of Natural History describes early Wyoming #fossil discoveries. bio-one.co/3M9u6Ck

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #FossilFriday #Paleontology

Sunflower. Effectiveness of biochar- and boron-coated diammonium phosphate for improving boron availability to sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Tayyaba Samreen, Nafeesa Kanwal, Faisal Nadeem, Muhammad Farooq, Saima Noreen, Muhammad Zulqernain Nazir, Muhammad Asaad Bashir, Muhammad Naveed, Zahir Ahmad Zahir. Crop and Pasture Science. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a sunflower field.

S is for #Sunflower — Sunflowers suffer from boron deficiency in alkaline soils, reducing growth and seed production. A study in Crop and Pasture Science @csiropublishing.bsky.social shows biochar-coated fertilizers boost yield. bio-one.co/45DfYYF

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #agriculture #AgScience

Rhinoceros Beetle. Positive Allometry of Horns in the Rhinoceros Beetle Golofa xiximeca Does Not Follow Breaking-Point Patterns. Daniel A. Vera-Cano, Hugo A. Álvarez, Miguel A. Morón. Southwestern Entomologist. BioOne Complete A to Z. Closeup of a Rhinoceros beetle horn.

R is for Rhinoceros Beetle — These beetles grow dramatic horns for male competition. A study in Southwestern Entomologist shows how body size influences horn growth patterns.
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#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #Entomology #Bugsky #Insect #Beetle #Ento #Coleoptera

Quahog. Estuary-Dependent Growth Differences in Farmed Northern Quahog (Mercenaria mercenaria) in New Jersey, with Implications for the Aquaculture Industry. Zachary Gordon, Sandy Sutherland, Katyanne M. Shoemaker, Colleen Rodenbush, Eric Robillard. Journal of Shellfish Research. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a group of quahogs.

Q is for #Quahog — Northern quahogs are a top U.S. #aquaculture product, yet New Jersey farmers report declining growth over 7 years. A study in the Journal of Shellfish Research investigates environmental factors affecting #clam production. bio-one.co/4k3P6qt

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #MarineBiology

Prairie Dog. Flea Control on Prairie Dogs (Cynomys spp.) With Fipronil Bait Pellets: Potential Plague Mitigation Tool for Rapid Field Application and Wildlife Conservation. Open Access. Marc R. Matchett, David A. Eads, Jennifer Cordova, Travis M. Livieri, Holly Hicks, Dean E. Biggins. Photo of a prairie dog emerging from a hole in the ground.

P is for Prairie Dog — Prairie dogs face lethal threats from flea-borne sylvatic plague. A study in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases tests a fipronil-based bait achieving near-complete flea elimination for up to 2 years. bio-one.co/4k48J1T

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #veterinary #vetmed #vetsky

From #Agriculture to #Zoology, we’re featuring research from BioOne Complete partners.

We’re at letter O! Highlights so far: Krill, Lichen, Monarch Butterfly, Nighthawk, and Ocelot. What species do you want to see next? Share your suggestions!

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #scisky #biology #ecology

Ocelot. Stable population dynamics of the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) in well-preserved Atlantic Forest areas. Paula Cruz, Mario S. Di Bitetti, Sebastián Costa, Esteban Pizzio, Carlos D. De Angelo, Agustín Paviolo. Journal of Mammalogy. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of an ocelot among foliage.

O is for Ocelot — Ocelots are Neotropical cats and vulnerable to human impact. A study from @mammalogists.bsky.social reveals 14 years of stable populations in Argentina's Atlantic Forest, providing baseline data to assess future threats. bio-one.co/3NFBSEw

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #wildlife #ocelot

Nighthawk. Insect richness in the stomach of a Nacunda Nighthawk (Chordeiles nacunda) Fabio Schunck, Rodrigo de Vilhena Perez Dios, Luís Fábio Silveira, Gisiane Rodrigues Lima, Marco Antonio Rego, Glaucia Del-Rio. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a Nacunda Nighthawk.

N is for Nighthawk — Nacunda Nighthawks are insectivores. A study from @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social conducted a diet analysis, documenting 136 insects suggesting the species exploits new pastures created from deforested areas. bio-one.co/3ZGK61D

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #ornithology #birds #wildlife

Monarch Butterfly. Interactions between the Migratory Monarch Butterfly and Native Vegetation in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Guillermo Lezama-Balderas, Felipe Barragán, Alfredo Ramírez-Hernández. The Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a group of monarch butterflies on a tree.

M is for Monarch Butterfly — #Monarch butterflies face threats like habitat loss, deforestation, and vehicle collisions during migration. A study in The Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society examines migratory corridors and priority #conservation areas. bio-one.co/4qdDxPi

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Lichen. Estimation of lichen growth rates using archived Google Street View images. Kiyoshi Kubo, Yoshihito Ohmura. The Bryologist. BioOne Complete A to Z. Closeup photo of lichen on a tree trunk.

L is for Lichen — Lichens are important indicators of #ecosystem health. A study in The Bryologist introduces a practical method for calculating #lichen growth, providing an affordable option compared to other long-term monitoring methods. bio-one.co/4k8O90q

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #fungi #scisky

Krill. Embryo and early larval stages of the Humboldt Current krill Euphausia mucronata (Crustacea: Euphausiacea). Ramiro Riquelme-Bugueño, Jaime Gómez-Gutiérrez, Jocelyn Silva-Aburto, Rubén Escribano, Wolfgang Schneider. Invertebrate Biology. BioOne Complete A to Z. Closup of a krill.

K is for Krill — #Krill are small crustaceans and the foundation of #marine food webs.
A paper in Invertebrate Biology documents their physical characteristics developmental stages to provide a complete understanding of the krill life cycle. bio-one.co/4t4qu5g

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #zooplankton

From #Agriculture to #Zoology, we’re featuring research from BioOne Complete partners. Highlights from F to J include frigatebird, gopher tortoise, hedgehog cactus, ichthyosaur, and jumping spiders. Which species should we feature next? Let us know!

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #scisky #wildlife #nature

Jumping Spider. Jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) attacking and eating vertebrates: an update. Open Access. Journal of Arachnology. BioOne Complete A to Z.

J is for Jumping Spider — Jumping #spiders occasionally prey on tiny vertebrates like lizards and frogs. A study from @arachnology.bsky.social documents predation events across seven species, with Phidippus regius leading with 18 cases. bio-one.co/4q0eQFG

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #Bugsky #Invertebrate

Structural, functional, and physiological signals in ichthyosaur vertebral centrum microanatomy and histology. Alexandra Houssaye , Yasuhisa Nakajima , P. Martin Sander. Geodiversitas. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a fossil ichthyosaur.

I is for Ichthyosaur — These marine reptiles thrived during the #Mesozoic, cruising oceans with fast efficiency. Researchers in Geodiversitas @mnhn.fr studied fossils to understand their #evolution and shift in swimming style. bio-one.co/4bmmRBi

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #fossil #paleobio #evosky #scisky

Hedgehog cactus. Restoration Efforts for the Endangered Arizona Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus arizonicus subsp. Arizonicus) in Central Arizona. Lane E. Butler, Raul Puente Martinez. Cactus and Succulent Journal. Closeup photo of Arizona Hedgehog Cactus by Daniel McNair, iNaturalist.

H is for Hedgehog Cactus — This endangered #cactus faces threats from habitat loss and illegal collecting. A study in Cactus and Succulent Journal explores recovery efforts like salvage-reintroduction and propagation-restoration. bio-one.co/3Z2cqeJ

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #scisky #botany #PlantBio

Gopher Tortise. Aggregated Space Use by Soft-Released Translocated Gopher Tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus). Open Access. Jones, et. al. Herpetologica. BioOne Complete A to Z. Close-up photo of a gopher tortoise.

G is for Gopher Tortoise — Relocated #reptiles often use space differently than residents. A study from @herpleague.bsky.social found that moved Gopher #Tortoise clustered near soft-release pen edges, potentially affecting surveys and causing overcrowding. bio-one.co/4pWjiFD

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Frigatebird. Adults Determine the Success of Kleptoparasitism in Frigatebirds. Manrico Sebastiano. Waterbirds. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a male Magnificent Frigatebird.

F is for Frigatebird — Frigatebirds' food stealing behavior is an interesting case of exploitation in #nature. Research from @waterbirdsociety.bsky.social examined what influences theft, how often it works, and which species are targeted. bio-one.co/4qFyrMp

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #scisky #ornithology

From #Agriculture to #Zoology, we’re featuring research from BioOne Complete partners.

We’re at letter E! So far, we’ve explored the ash tree, bumble bee, coral, dandelion, and echidna. Which species should we feature next? Share your ideas!

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Population demography of the Tasmanian short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus). Open Access. Tamika J. Lunn, Stewart C. Nicol, Jessie C. Buettel, Barry W. Brook. Australian Journal of Zoology.

E is for Echidna — studying the short-beaked #echidna population is challenging because of their secretive behavior. A paper in Australian Journal of Zoology @csiropublishing.bsky.social used tracking data to understand population dynamics: bio-one.co/4ag2SD9

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #Zoology #scisky

Dandelion. The chemical composition and antioxidant properties of common dandelion leaves compared with sea buckthorn. W. Biel, A. Jaroszewska, E. Łysoń, A. Telesińsk. Canadian Journal of Plant Science.

D is for Dandelion — often overlooked or labeled a weed, dandelions have been used as medicine and food for centuries. Published in @canjplantsci.bsky.social, researchers explore the chemical composition and antioxidant properties of #dandelion: bio-one.co/3YWzRGn

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #PlantScience

Distichopora yurupariensis, a New Species of Stylasteridae (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa: Anthoathecata) from the Upper Bathyal Tropical Eastern Pacific. Open Access. Luisa F. Dueñas, Stephen D. Cairns, Juan S. Mayorga, Juan A. Sánchez. Pacific Science.

C is for #Coral — Stylasterids (aka lace corals) create important structures that support marine #biodiversity. Research from Pacific Science identifies a new species of Stylasteridae from the tropical eastern pacific: bio-one.co/4afQanW

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #MarineBiology #scisky #marinelife

Bumble bee movement ecology: foraging and dispersal across castes and life stages. John M. Mola and Neal M. Williams. Annals of the Entomological Society of America.

B is for Bumble Bee — understanding how organisms move within their environment is essential for protecting them. This study from @entsocamerica.bsky.social looks at bumble bee foraging and movement across life stages and development: bio-one.co/46dMZuu

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #Bugsky #bees

Rise of Fraxinus in the United States between 1968 and 2013. Brice B. Hanberry. The Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society.

A is for Ash Tree — Ash trees shape #forest ecosystems and support countless species, but are threatened by invasive pests like the emerald ash borer.

This article from @torreybotanical.bsky.social examines the range dynamics of ash #trees in the US: bio-one.co/45v7DpO

#BioOneCompleteAtoZ #botany