Melanization in response to wounding is ancestral in arthropods and conserved in albino cave species
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-17471-2
Abstract: Many species adapted to aphotic subterranean habitats have lost all body pigmentation. Yet, melanization is an important component of wound healing in arthropods. We amputated appendages in a variety of cave-adapted and surface-dwelling arthropods. A… read more here.
Keywords: subterranean habitats; melanization; albino cave; cave species ... See more keywords
Aliens in caves: the global dimension of biological invasions in subterranean ecosystems
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DOI: 10.1111/brv.12933
Abstract: Alien species are a significant threat to natural ecosystems and human economies. Despite global efforts to address this challenge, the documented number of alien species is rapidly increasing worldwide. However, the magnitude of the impact… read more here.
Keywords: alien species; number; subterranean habitats; biological invasions ... See more keywords