Another research effort focused on the honeydew produced by aphids, which is crucial for their interactions ... insect behavior and physiology. Herbivorous Insects: Insects that primarily feed on ...

An interaction may benefit both individuals ... Carnivorous plants, such as the Venus fly trap and the pitcher plant, consume insects. Pitcher plants catch their prey in a pool of water containing ...

blurring the lines between plant and insect adaptations. The study’s implications extend beyond ant-plant interactions, potentially influencing our understanding of other ecological relationships.

They add that the research is backed by convincing analyses and sheds light on previously unexplored aspects of plant–bacteria–insect interactions. Parasites—which rely on hosts for survival ...

Ancient New Zealand insect fossils reveal new genus of whitefly and first psyllid wing, enriching knowledge of Miocene ...

What is your research background and what are your current research interests? I’m an ecologist and evolutionary biologist in the School of Biosciences, and I am fascinated by the incredibly diverse ...

Pollinators influence the quality of crops through their movement patterns on the plantations and through the plant variety they visit. In an article published in Trends in Plant Science ...

Pollok’s Lab, the UD Plant Diagnostic Clinic, receives plant samples from homeowners, farmers and nurseries across Delaware and surrounding states. The team examines them for issues such as viruses, ...