One proboscis, two tasks: Adaptations to blood-feeding and nectar-extracting in long-proboscid horse flies (Tabanidae, Philoliche)
Female Pangoniinae in the tabanid fly genus Philoliche can display remarkably elongated proboscis lengths, which are adapted for both blood- and nectar-feeding. Apart from their role as blood-sucking pests, they represent important pollinators of the South African flora. This study examines the morp...
Veröffentlicht in: | Ventricular Restraint Improves Outcomes in HF Patients with CRT. - 2011. - Amsterdam [u.a.] |
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Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Ventricular Restraint Improves Outcomes in HF Patients with CRT |
Schlagworte: | Functional morphology Blood sucking Mouthparts Philoliche Diptera Nectar-feeding |
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