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		Review Evolution of the axial system in craniates: morphology and function of the perivertebral musculature Nadja Schilling Frontiers in Zoology 2011, 8:4 (10 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Methodology Stereoscopic motion analysis in densely packed clusters: 3D analysis of the shimmering behaviour in Giant honey bees Gerald Kastberger, Michael Maurer, Frank Weihmann, Matthias Ruether, Thomas Hoetzl, Ilse Kranner, Horst Bischof Frontiers in Zoology 2011, 8:3 (8 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Integrative taxonomy: Combining morphological, molecular and chemical data for species delineation in the parthenogenetic Trhypochthonius tectorum complex (Acari, Oribatida, Trhypochthoniidae) Michael Heethoff, Michael Laumann, Gerd Weigmann, Günther Raspotnig Frontiers in Zoology 2011, 8:2 (8 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Photoperiod as a proximate factor in control of seasonality in the subtropical male Tree Sparrow, Passer montanus Anand S Dixit, Namram S Singh Frontiers in Zoology 2011, 8:1 (11 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research The normal development of Platynereis dumerilii (Nereididae, Annelida) Antje HL Fischer, Thorsten Henrich, Detlev Arendt Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:31 (30 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research Development to metamorphosis of the nemertean pilidium larva Svetlana A Maslakova Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:30 (2 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Debate Invertebrate neurophylogeny: suggested terms and definitions for a neuroanatomical glossary Stefan Richter, Rudi Loesel, Günter Purschke, Andreas Schmidt-Rhaesa, Gerhard Scholtz, Thomas Stach, Lars Vogt, Andreas Wanninger, Georg Brenneis, Carmen Döring, Simone Faller, Martin Fritsch, Peter Grobe, Carsten M Heuer, Sabrina Kaul, Ole S Møller, Carsten HG Müller, Verena Rieger, Birgen H Rothe, Martin EJ Stegner, Steffen Harzsch Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:29 (9 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 2 comments
		Research The function of copulatory plugs in Caenorhabditis remanei: hints for female benefits Nadine Timmermeyer, Tobias Gerlach, Christian Guempel, Johanna Knoche, Jens F Pfann, Daniel Schliessmann, Nico K Michiels Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:28 (2 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Copulatory plugs placed in the female genital tract by males after mating, conversely do not protect against further mating by competing males, but benefit the females by helping to increase the number of offspring produced.
		Short report Self-sacrifice in 'desperado' contests between relatives Adam L Cronin, Thibaud Monnin Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:27 (13 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Molecular species identification of Central European ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) using nuclear rDNA expansion segments and DNA barcodes Michael J Raupach, Jonas J Astrin, Karsten Hannig, Marcell K Peters, Mark Y Stoeckle, Johann-Wolfgang Wägele Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:26 (13 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Brain architecture of the largest living land arthropod, the Giant Robber Crab Birgus latro (Crustacea, Anomura, Coenobitidae): evidence for a prominent central olfactory pathway? Jakob Krieger, Renate E Sandeman, David C Sandeman, Bill S Hansson, Steffen Harzsch Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:25 (10 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research Interaction of magnetite-based receptors in the beak with the visual system underlying 'fixed direction' responses in birds Roswitha Wiltschko, Dennis Gehring, Susanne Denzau, Onur Güntürkün, Wolfgang Wiltschko Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:24 (13 August 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Fog-basking behaviour and water collection efficiency in Namib Desert Darkling beetles Thomas Nørgaard, Marie Dacke Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:23 (16 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Although different species of Darkling beetles have varying surface structural adaptations, the main factor controlling their efficiency of collecting water from fog is the diverse behaviours that are employed.
		Research Stem cell proliferation during in vitro development of the model cestode Mesocestoides corti from larva to adult worm Uriel Koziol, María F Domínguez, Mónica Marín, Alejandra Kun, Estela Castillo Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:22 (13 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research Three-dimensional kinematic analysis of the pectoral girdle during upside-down locomotion of two-toed sloths (Choloepus didactylus, Linné 1758) John A Nyakatura, Martin S Fischer Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:21 (12 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Low levels of nestmate discrimination despite high genetic differentiation in the invasive pharaoh ant Anna M Schmidt, Patrizia d'Ettorre, Jes S Pedersen Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:20 (30 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research The nasty neighbour in the striped mouse (Rhabdomys pumilio) steals paternity and elicits aggression Carsten Schradin, Carola Schneider, Anna K Lindholm Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:19 (23 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Paternity testing in the striped mouse reveals large proportions of offspring are fathered by males from neighboring territories explaining higher levels of aggression shown to neighbors compared to males from further afield.
		Research New insights into honey bee (Apis mellifera) pheromone communication. Is the queen mandibular pheromone alone in colony regulation? Alban Maisonnasse, Cédric Alaux, Dominique Beslay, Didier Crauser, Christian Gines, Erika Plettner, Yves Le Conte Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:18 (18 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Contrary to previous research, queen honey bees do not simply use mandibular pheromones to maintain colony functionality, and so this raises questions as to the potential other mechanisms that have evolved in response to the queen-worker arms race over leadership.
		Research Confocal analysis of nervous system architecture in direct-developing juveniles of Neanthes arenaceodentata (Annelida, Nereididae) Christopher J Winchell, Jonathan E Valencia, David K Jacobs Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:17 (16 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Review The integrative future of taxonomy José M Padial, Aurélien Miralles, Ignacio De la Riva, Miguel Vences Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:16 (25 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research Moving polewards in winter: a recent change in the migratory strategy of a pelagic seabird? Petra Quillfeldt, Juan F Masello, Rona AR McGill, Mark Adams, Robert W Furness Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:15 (19 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Molluscan mega-hemocyanin: an ancient oxygen carrier tuned by a ~550 kDa polypeptide Bernhard Lieb, Wolfgang Gebauer, Christos Gatsogiannis, Frank Depoix, Nadja Hellmann, Myroslaw G Harasewych, Ellen E Strong, Jürgen Markl Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:14 (13 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Comparative neuroanatomy suggests repeated reduction of neuroarchitectural complexity in Annelida Carsten M Heuer, Carsten HG Müller, Christiane Todt, Rudi Loesel Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:13 (4 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research Embryonic and post-embryonic development of the polyclad flatworm Maritigrella crozieri; implications for the evolution of spiralian life history traits Kate A Rawlinson Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:12 (28 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research Effects of dietary sodium on performance, flight and compensation strategies in the cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Kai Xiao, Ke Shen, Jian-Feng Zhong, Guo-Qing Li Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:11 (13 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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		Review Evolution of the axial system in craniates: morphology and function of the perivertebral musculature Nadja Schilling Frontiers in Zoology 2011, 8:4 (10 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Methodology Stereoscopic motion analysis in densely packed clusters: 3D analysis of the shimmering behaviour in Giant honey bees Gerald Kastberger, Michael Maurer, Frank Weihmann, Matthias Ruether, Thomas Hoetzl, Ilse Kranner, Horst Bischof Frontiers in Zoology 2011, 8:3 (8 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Integrative taxonomy: Combining morphological, molecular and chemical data for species delineation in the parthenogenetic Trhypochthonius tectorum complex (Acari, Oribatida, Trhypochthoniidae) Michael Heethoff, Michael Laumann, Gerd Weigmann, Günther Raspotnig Frontiers in Zoology 2011, 8:2 (8 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Photoperiod as a proximate factor in control of seasonality in the subtropical male Tree Sparrow, Passer montanus Anand S Dixit, Namram S Singh Frontiers in Zoology 2011, 8:1 (11 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research The normal development of Platynereis dumerilii (Nereididae, Annelida) Antje HL Fischer, Thorsten Henrich, Detlev Arendt Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:31 (30 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research Development to metamorphosis of the nemertean pilidium larva Svetlana A Maslakova Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:30 (2 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Debate Invertebrate neurophylogeny: suggested terms and definitions for a neuroanatomical glossary Stefan Richter, Rudi Loesel, Günter Purschke, Andreas Schmidt-Rhaesa, Gerhard Scholtz, Thomas Stach, Lars Vogt, Andreas Wanninger, Georg Brenneis, Carmen Döring, Simone Faller, Martin Fritsch, Peter Grobe, Carsten M Heuer, Sabrina Kaul, Ole S Møller, Carsten HG Müller, Verena Rieger, Birgen H Rothe, Martin EJ Stegner, Steffen Harzsch Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:29 (9 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 2 comments
		Research The function of copulatory plugs in Caenorhabditis remanei: hints for female benefits Nadine Timmermeyer, Tobias Gerlach, Christian Guempel, Johanna Knoche, Jens F Pfann, Daniel Schliessmann, Nico K Michiels Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:28 (2 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Copulatory plugs placed in the female genital tract by males after mating, conversely do not protect against further mating by competing males, but benefit the females by helping to increase the number of offspring produced.
		Short report Self-sacrifice in 'desperado' contests between relatives Adam L Cronin, Thibaud Monnin Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:27 (13 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Molecular species identification of Central European ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) using nuclear rDNA expansion segments and DNA barcodes Michael J Raupach, Jonas J Astrin, Karsten Hannig, Marcell K Peters, Mark Y Stoeckle, Johann-Wolfgang Wägele Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:26 (13 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Brain architecture of the largest living land arthropod, the Giant Robber Crab Birgus latro (Crustacea, Anomura, Coenobitidae): evidence for a prominent central olfactory pathway? Jakob Krieger, Renate E Sandeman, David C Sandeman, Bill S Hansson, Steffen Harzsch Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:25 (10 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research Interaction of magnetite-based receptors in the beak with the visual system underlying 'fixed direction' responses in birds Roswitha Wiltschko, Dennis Gehring, Susanne Denzau, Onur Güntürkün, Wolfgang Wiltschko Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:24 (13 August 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Fog-basking behaviour and water collection efficiency in Namib Desert Darkling beetles Thomas Nørgaard, Marie Dacke Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:23 (16 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Although different species of Darkling beetles have varying surface structural adaptations, the main factor controlling their efficiency of collecting water from fog is the diverse behaviours that are employed.
		Research Stem cell proliferation during in vitro development of the model cestode Mesocestoides corti from larva to adult worm Uriel Koziol, María F Domínguez, Mónica Marín, Alejandra Kun, Estela Castillo Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:22 (13 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research Three-dimensional kinematic analysis of the pectoral girdle during upside-down locomotion of two-toed sloths (Choloepus didactylus, Linné 1758) John A Nyakatura, Martin S Fischer Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:21 (12 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Low levels of nestmate discrimination despite high genetic differentiation in the invasive pharaoh ant Anna M Schmidt, Patrizia d'Ettorre, Jes S Pedersen Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:20 (30 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research The nasty neighbour in the striped mouse (Rhabdomys pumilio) steals paternity and elicits aggression Carsten Schradin, Carola Schneider, Anna K Lindholm Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:19 (23 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Paternity testing in the striped mouse reveals large proportions of offspring are fathered by males from neighboring territories explaining higher levels of aggression shown to neighbors compared to males from further afield.
		Research New insights into honey bee (Apis mellifera) pheromone communication. Is the queen mandibular pheromone alone in colony regulation? Alban Maisonnasse, Cédric Alaux, Dominique Beslay, Didier Crauser, Christian Gines, Erika Plettner, Yves Le Conte Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:18 (18 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Contrary to previous research, queen honey bees do not simply use mandibular pheromones to maintain colony functionality, and so this raises questions as to the potential other mechanisms that have evolved in response to the queen-worker arms race over leadership.
		Research Confocal analysis of nervous system architecture in direct-developing juveniles of Neanthes arenaceodentata (Annelida, Nereididae) Christopher J Winchell, Jonathan E Valencia, David K Jacobs Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:17 (16 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Review The integrative future of taxonomy José M Padial, Aurélien Miralles, Ignacio De la Riva, Miguel Vences Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:16 (25 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research Moving polewards in winter: a recent change in the migratory strategy of a pelagic seabird? Petra Quillfeldt, Juan F Masello, Rona AR McGill, Mark Adams, Robert W Furness Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:15 (19 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Molluscan mega-hemocyanin: an ancient oxygen carrier tuned by a ~550 kDa polypeptide Bernhard Lieb, Wolfgang Gebauer, Christos Gatsogiannis, Frank Depoix, Nadja Hellmann, Myroslaw G Harasewych, Ellen E Strong, Jürgen Markl Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:14 (13 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research Comparative neuroanatomy suggests repeated reduction of neuroarchitectural complexity in Annelida Carsten M Heuer, Carsten HG Müller, Christiane Todt, Rudi Loesel Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:13 (4 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research Embryonic and post-embryonic development of the polyclad flatworm Maritigrella crozieri; implications for the evolution of spiralian life history traits Kate A Rawlinson Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:12 (28 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research Effects of dietary sodium on performance, flight and compensation strategies in the cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Kai Xiao, Ke Shen, Jian-Feng Zhong, Guo-Qing Li Frontiers in Zoology 2010, 7:11 (13 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed