Exoskeleton may influence the internal body temperatures of Neotropical dung beetles (Col. Scarabaeinae)
The insect exoskeleton is a multifunctional coat with a continuum of mechanical and structural properties constituting the barrier between electromagnetic waves and the internal body parts. This paper examines the ability of beetle exoskeleton to regulate internal body temperature considering its th...
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| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2017-05-01
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| Series: | PeerJ |
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/3349.pdf |