Host specialization is considered a primary driver of the enormous diversity of herbivorous insects.Trade-offs in host use are hypothesized to promote this specialization, but they have mostly been studied in generalist herbivores.We conducted a multi-generation selection experiment to examine the adaptation of the specialist seed-feeding bug, Lyga
Knowledge on forest stands is crucial for forest ecosystem management.This study aims at investigating some quantitative and qualitative characteristics of Arasbaran Forest Protected Area in different slope gradient classes.For this purpose, circular plots of 400 square meters at 50-meter elevation intervals were established along three to 30-40mmH
A contemporary topic in aging research relates to the significance of cognitive changes proper to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to higher risk of falls and gait deteriorations.The present study addresses this question in the amnestic type of MCI (aMCI) by examining a triad of interrelated comorbidities occurring in the MCI condition: attentional
Introduction: Emergency Contraception (EC) is available in Brazil since 1996, when it was adopted as one if the family planning strategies and, in 1998, for use in services Household assisting victims of sexual violence.In the country, its use is regulated by guidelines.Its access through SUS (Unified Health System), however, does not seem to occur
Semi-rigid base materials are used in all pavement grades and are shown to have excellent stability.Furthermore, semi-rigid bases are known for their stiffness and strong frost resistance.However, these semi-rigid base materials are starting to require significant levels of maintenance and repair due to wear and tear.Maintenance is performed primar