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 ...

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.

Symbiotic relationships between species are both common and incredible, including those between ants and these four insects, ...

Most modern gymnosperms—conifers and gingkoes, for instance—rely on the wind to spread their pollen. For some gymnosperms called cycads, insects serve as their pollen shuttle service, and did so long ...

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 ...

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, ...