Complex interplay between the microfluidic and optical properties of Hoplia sp. beetles

Abstract Background All living organisms exist in a world affected by many external influences, especially water and light. Photonic nanostructures present in certain insects, have evolved over time in response to diverse environmental conditions, facilitating communication within and between specie...

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Main Authors: Danica Pavlović, Branislav Salatić, Srećko Ćurčić, Petar Milovanović, Dejan V. Pantelić
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Zoology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12983-024-00552-0