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The biomechanics of the locust ovipositor valves: a unique digging apparatus
The female locust has a unique mechanism for digging in order to deposit its eggs deep in the ground. It uses two pairs of sclerotized valves to displace the granular matter, while extending its abdomen as it propagates underground. This ensures optimal conditions for the eggs to incubate and provid...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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The Royal Society
2022
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8923821/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35291831 http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2021.0955 |