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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Zoology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12983-024-00552-0 |