Taxonomic revision of the Neotropical stalk-eyed fly Plagiocephalus Wiedemann (Diptera, Ulidiidae, Ulidiinae)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rbe.2018.12.002
Abstract: Abstract Plagiocephalus is a genus composed of three species mainly recognized by the males with stalked-eyes. Plagiocephalus lobularis is distributed from Northeastern Brazil to North of Argentina, P. latifrons is distributed from Mexico to Bolivia,… read more here.
Keywords: revision neotropical; neotropical stalk; taxonomic revision; stalk eyed ... See more keywords
The stalk-eyed fly as a model for aggression – is there a conserved role for 5-HT between vertebrates and invertebrates?
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.132159
Abstract: ABSTRACT Serotonin (5-HT) has largely been accepted to be inhibitory to vertebrate aggression, whereas an opposing stimulatory role has been proposed for invertebrates. Herein, we argue that critical gaps in our understanding of the nuanced… read more here.
Keywords: eyed fly; fly model; aggression; role ... See more keywords