Subcuticular microstructure of the hornet's gaster: Its possible function in thermoregulation

Subcuticular microstructure of the hornet's gaster: Its possible function in thermoregulation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The present study set out to elucidate the structure and function of the large subcuticular air sacs encountered in the gaster of the Oriental hornet <it>Vespa orientalis </it>(Hymenoptera, Vespinae). Gastral segments I, II, III, together with the ant...

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Main Authors: Neufeld Arnon, Pertsis Vitaly, Ishay Jacob S, Bergman David J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-01-01
Series:Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Subjects:
Hornet cuticle
Air sacs
Hornet gaster
Mediastinum
Gastral diaphragma
Online Access:http://www.jnanobiotechnology.com/content/2/1/1

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