Discovery and description of a novel sexual weapon in the world’s most widely-studied freshwater turtle
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DOI: 10.1007/s10682-019-10014-3
Abstract: Sexually coercive reproductive tactics are widespread among animals, where one sex employs specialized structures, called sexual weapons, to harass, intimidate, and/or physically force the other sex to mate. Painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) have been extremely… read more here.
Keywords: description novel; well studied; weapon; discovery description ... See more keywords
The hidden links between animal weapons, fighting style, and their effect on contest success: a meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/brv.12877
Abstract: In many species that fight over resources, individuals use specialized structures to gain a mechanical advantage over their rivals during contests (i.e. weapons). Although weapons are widespread across animals, how they affect the probability of… read more here.
Keywords: contest; influence; weapon; winners losers ... See more keywords
Why did hunting weapon design change at Abri Pataud? Lithic use-wear data on armature use and hafting around 24,000–22,000 BP
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262185
Abstract: Projectile technology is commonly viewed as a significant contributor to past human subsistence and, consequently, to our evolution. Due to the allegedly central role of projectile weapons in the food-getting strategies of Upper Palaeolithic people,… read more here.
Keywords: use wear; weapon; use; weapon design ... See more keywords
A Field Study on Concurrent Spare Parts Recommendation in an Airborne Weapon System
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DOI: 10.14429/dsj.68.11273
Abstract: As the complexity of weapon systems has grown exponentially during the past few years, initial operation capability has been a crucial factor for military forces. Concurrent spare parts (CSPs) is the quantity of spare parts… read more here.
Keywords: spare parts; recommendation; system; concurrent spare ... See more keywords