Multiple factors influence claw characteristics in oribatid mites (Acari)

Abstract Claws, as nature's multifaceted instruments, play fundamental roles across the animal kingdom, aiding in prey capture and enabling movement across diverse terrains. Claw features often reflect the ecologies of the respective taxa and thus can provide important insights into the differe...

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Main Authors: Michaela Kerschbaumer, Tobias Pfingstl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58214-4