Frontiers in Zoology 2016

Series/Periodical/Journal: Frontiers in Zoology

Publisher: Deutsche Zoologische Gesellschaft
Prof. Dr. Jacob Engelmann
Universität Bielefeld
AG Active Sensing, UHG N7-117
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33501 Bielefeld, Deutschland
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E-Mail:jacob.engelmann@uni-bielefeld.de
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Articles (52)

  • Allometric scaling of the elevation of maternal energy intake during lactationFrederic Douhard, Jean-Francois Lemaitre, Wendy M. Rauw, Nicolas C. …
    Frederic Douhard, Jean-Francois Lemaitre, Wendy M. Rauw, Nicolas C. Friggens (2016): Allometric scaling of the elevation of maternal energy intake during lactation – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 32-0001-32-0012.
  • Ambient temperature affects postnatal litter size reduction in golden hamstersSarah A. Ohrnberger, Raquel Monclus, Heiko G. Rödel, Teresa G. Valencak
    Sarah A. Ohrnberger, Raquel Monclus, Heiko G. Rödel, Teresa G. Valencak (2016): Ambient temperature affects postnatal litter size reduction in golden hamsters – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 51-0001-51-0010.
  • Artificial selection reveals the energetic expense of producing larger eggsJoel L. Pick, Pascale Hutter, Christina Ebneter, Ann-Kathrin Ziegler, …
    Joel L. Pick, Pascale Hutter, Christina Ebneter, Ann-Kathrin Ziegler, Marta Gordano, Barbara Tschirren (2016): Artificial selection reveals the energetic expense of producing larger eggs – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 38-0001-38-0010.
  • Can colour vision re-evolve? Variation in the X-linked opsin locus of cathemeral Azara’s owl…N. L. Mundy, N. C. Morningstar, A. L. Baden, E. Fernandez-Duque, V. …
    N. L. Mundy, N.C. Morningstar, A. L. Baden, E. Fernandez-Duque, V. M. Davalos, B. J. Bradley (2016): Can colour vision re-evolve? Variation in the X-linked opsin locus of cathemeral Azara’s owl monkeys (Aotus azarae azarae) – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 9-0001-9-0004.
  • Comparative localization of serotonin-like immunoreactive cells in Thaliacea informs tunicate…Alberto Valero-Gracia, Rita Marino, Fabio Crocetta, Valeria Nittoli, …
    Alberto Valero-Gracia, Rita Marino, Fabio Crocetta, Valeria Nittoli, Stefano Tiozzo, Paolo Sordino (2016): Comparative localization of serotonin-like immunoreactive cells in Thaliacea informs tunicate phylogeny – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 45-0001-45-0012.
  • Comparison of neuromuscular development in two dinophilid species (Annelida) suggests progenetic…Alexandra Kerbl, Elizaveta G. Fofanova, Tatiana D. Mayorova, Elena E. …
    Alexandra Kerbl, Elizaveta G. Fofanova, Tatiana D. Mayorova, Elena E. Voronezhskaya, Katrine Worsaae (2016): Comparison of neuromuscular development in two dinophilid species (Annelida) suggests progenetic origin of Dinophilus gyrociliatus – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 49-0001-49-0039.
  • Concordant morphological and molecular clines in a contact zone of the Common and Spined toad…Jan W. Amtzen, Tania Trujillo, Roland Butot, Klaas Vrieling, Onno Schaap,…
    Jan W. Amtzen, Tania Trujillo, Roland Butot, Klaas Vrieling, Onno Schaap, Jorge Gutierrez-Rodriguez, Inigo Martinez-Solano (2016): Concordant morphological and molecular clines in a contact zone of the Common and Spined toad (Bufo bufo and B. spinosus) in the northwest of France – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 52-0001-52-0012.
  • Conservation of genetic uniqueness of populations may increase extinction likelihood of endangered…Andrew R. Weeks, Jakub Stoklosa, Ary A. Hoffmann
    Andrew R. Weeks, Jakub Stoklosa, Ary A. Hoffmann (2016): Conservation of genetic uniqueness of populations may increase extinction likelihood of endangered species: the case of Australian mammals – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 31-0001-31-0009.
  • Contextual flexibility in the vocal repertoire of an Amazon parrotAdolfo Christian Montes-Medina, Alejandro Salinas-Melgoza, Katherine Renton
    Adolfo Christian Montes-Medina, Alejandro Salinas-Melgoza, Katherine Renton (2016): Contextual flexibility in the vocal repertoire of an Amazon parrot – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 40-0001-40-0013.
  • Crown-of-thorns starfish have true image forming visionRonald Petie, Anders Garm, Michael R. Hall
    Ronald Petie, Anders Garm, Michael R. Hall (2016): Crown-of-thorns starfish have true image forming vision – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 41-0001-41-0010.
  • Development of foraging skills in two orangutan populations: needing to learn or needing to grow?Caroline Schuppli, Sofia K. F. Forss, Elen J. M. Meulman
    Caroline Schuppli, Sofia K. F. Forss, Elen J. M. Meulman (2016): Development of foraging skills in two orangutan populations: needing to learn or needing to grow? – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 43-0001-43-0017.
  • Dietary specialization drives multiple independent losses and gains in the bitter taste gene…Zhijin Liu, Guangjian Liu, Frank Hailer, Pablo Orozco-ter Wengel, Xinxin…
    Zhijin Liu, Guangjian Liu, Frank Hailer, Pablo Orozco-ter Wengel, Xinxin Tan, Jundong Tian, Zhongze Yan, Baowei Zhang, Ming Li (2016): Dietary specialization drives multiple independent losses and gains in the bitter taste gene repertoire of Laurasiatherian Mammals – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 28-0001-28-0010.
  • Diurnal variation in corticosterone release among wild tropical forest birdsPhilipp Schwabl, E. Bonaccorso, Wolfgang Goymann
    Philipp Schwabl, E. Bonaccorso, Wolfgang Goymann (2016): Diurnal variation in corticosterone release among wild tropical forest birds – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 19-0001-19-0011.
  • Drivers of hibernation in the brown bearA. L. Evans, N. J. Singh, A. Friebe, J. M. Arnemo, T. G. Laske, …
    A. L. Evans, N. J. Singh, A. Friebe, J. M. Arnemo, T. G. Laske, O. Fröbert, Jon E. Swenson, S. Blanc (2016): Drivers of hibernation in the brown bear – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 7-0001-7-0014.
  • Egg rejection in blackbirds Turdus merula: a by-product of conspecific parasitism or successful…Franzisco Ruiz-Raya, Manuel Soler, Gianluca Roncalli, Teresa Abaurrea, …
    Franzisco Ruiz-Raya, Manuel Soler, Gianluca Roncalli, Teresa Abaurrea, Juan Diego Ibanez-Alamo (2016): Egg rejection in blackbirds Turdus merula: a by-product of conspecific parasitism or successful resistance against interspecific brood parasites? – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 16-0001-16-0012.
  • Energy state affects exploratory behavior of tree sparrows in a group context under differential…Ya-Fu Lee, Yen-Min Kuo, Wen-Chen Chu
    Ya-Fu Lee, Yen-Min Kuo, Wen-Chen Chu (2016): Energy state affects exploratory behavior of tree sparrows in a group context under differential food-patch distributions – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 48-0001-48-0010.
  • Evolution of body morphology and beak shape revealed by a morphometric analysis of 14 Paridae…Shimiao Shao, Quing Quan, Tialong Cai, Gang Song, Yanhua Qu, Fumin Lei
    Shimiao Shao, Quing Quan, Tialong Cai, Gang Song, Yanhua Qu, Fumin Lei (2016): Evolution of body morphology and beak shape revealed by a morphometric analysis of 14 Paridae species – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 30-0001-30-0010.
  • Evolution of the ungulate dewlap: thermoregulation rather than sexual selection or predator…Jakob Bro-Jorgensen
    Jakob Bro-Jorgensen (2016): Evolution of the ungulate dewlap: thermoregulation rather than sexual selection or predator deterrence? – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 33-0001-33-0007.
  • Expression of 5α- and 5β-reductase in spinal cord and muscle of birds with different courtship…Matthew J. Fuxjager, Eric R. Schuppe, John Hoang, Jennifer Chew, Mital…
    Matthew J. Fuxjager, Eric R. Schuppe, John Hoang, Jennifer Chew, Mital Shah, Barney A. Schlinger (2016): Expression of 5α- and 5β-reductase in spinal cord and muscle of birds with different courtship repertoires – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 25-0001-25-0011.
  • Fecal metagenomics for the simultaneous assessment of diet, parasites, and population genetics…Amrita Srivathsan, Andie Ang, Alfried P. Vogler, Rudolf Meier
    Amrita Srivathsan, Andie Ang, Alfried P. Vogler, Rudolf Meier (2016): Fecal metagenomics for the simultaneous assessment of diet, parasites, and population genetics of an understudied primate – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 17-0001-17-0013.
  • Fecal sacs attract insects to the nest and provoke an activation of the immune system of nestlingsJuan Diego Ibanez-Alamo, Franzisco Ruiz-Raya, Laura Rodriguez, Manuel Soler
    Juan Diego Ibanez-Alamo, Franzisco Ruiz-Raya, Laura Rodriguez, Manuel Soler (2016): Fecal sacs attract insects to the nest and provoke an activation of the immune system of nestlings – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 3-0001-3-0009.
  • Feeding cessation alters host morphology and bacterial communities in the ascidian Pseudodistoma…Susanna Lopez-Legentil, Xavier Turon, Patrick M. Erwin
    Susanna Lopez-Legentil, Xavier Turon, Patrick M. Erwin (2016): Feeding cessation alters host morphology and bacterial communities in the ascidian Pseudodistoma crucigaster – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 2-0001-2-011.
  • Fluorescence characterisation and visual ecology of pseudocheilinid wrassesTobias Gerlach, Jennifer Theobald, Nathan S. Hart, Shaun P. Collin, Nico…
    Tobias Gerlach, Jennifer Theobald, Nathan S. Hart, Shaun P. Collin, Nico K. Michiels (2016): Fluorescence characterisation and visual ecology of pseudocheilinid wrasses – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 13-0001-13-0008.
  • Formation of the germ-disc in spider embryos by a condensation-like mechanismMatthias Pechmann
    Matthias Pechmann (2016): Formation of the germ-disc in spider embryos by a condensation-like mechanism – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 35-0001-35-0013.
  • Geckos decouple fore- and hind limb kinematics in response to changes in inclineAleksandra V. Birn-Jeffery, Timothy E. Higham
    Aleksandra V. Birn-Jeffery, Timothy E. Higham (2016): Geckos decouple fore- and hind limb kinematics in response to changes in incline – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 11-0001-11-0013.
  • Geographic variation in life-history traits: growth season affects age structure, egg size and…Wen Bo Liao, Yi Luo, Shang Ling Lou, Di Lu, Robert Jehle
    Wen Bo Liao, Yi Luo, Shang Ling Lou, Di Lu, Robert Jehle (2016): Geographic variation in life-history traits: growth season affects age structure, egg size and clutch size in Andrew’s toad (Bufo andrewsi) – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 6-0001-6-0009.
  • How to build your dragon: scaling of muscle architecture from the world’s smallest to the…Taylor J. M. Dick, Christofer J. Clemente
    Taylor J.M. Dick, Christofer J. Clemente (2016): How to build your dragon: scaling of muscle architecture from the world’s smallest to the world’s largest monitor lizard – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 8-0001-8-0017.
  • Hybridization in geese: a reviewJente Ottenburghs, Pim van Hooft, Sipke E. van Wieren, Ronald C. …
    Jente Ottenburghs, Pim van Hooft, Sipke E. van Wieren, Ronald C. Ydenberg, Herbert H. T. Prins (2016): Hybridization in geese: a review – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 20-0001-20-0009.
  • Immunohistochemical and ultrastructural properties of the larval ciliary bandassociated strand in…Hideki Katow, Tomoko Katow, Hiromi Yoshida, Masato Kiyomoto, Isao Uemura
    Hideki Katow, Tomoko Katow, Hiromi Yoshida, Masato Kiyomoto, Isao Uemura (2016): Immunohistochemical and ultrastructural properties of the larval ciliary bandassociated strand in the sea urchin Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 27-0001-27-0014.
  • Lévy patterns in seabirds are multifaceted describing both spatial and temporal patterningAndrew M. Reynolds, Vitor H. Paiva, Jacopo G. Cecere, Stefano Focardi
    Andrew M. Reynolds, Vitor H. Paiva, Jacopo G. Cecere, Stefano Focardi (2016): Lévy patterns in seabirds are multifaceted describing both spatial and temporal patterning – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 29-0001-29-0012.
  • Mate-guarding behavior enhances male reproductive success via familiarization with mating partners…Saori Yokoi, Satoshi Ansai, Masato Kinoshita, Kiyoshi Naruse, Yasushiro…
    Saori Yokoi, Satoshi Ansai, Masato Kinoshita, Kiyoshi Naruse, Yasushiro Kamei, Larry J. Young, Teruhiro Okuyama, Hideaki Takeuchi (2016): Mate-guarding behavior enhances male reproductive success via familiarization with mating partners in medaka fish – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 21-0001-21-0010.
  • Mesoscale morphology at nanoscale resolution: serial block-face scanning electron microscopy…Tomonari Kaji, Keiichi Kakui, Naoyuki Miyazaki, Kazuyoshi Murata, A. R. …
    Tomonari Kaji, Keiichi Kakui, Naoyuki Miyazaki, Kazuyoshi Murata, A.R. Palmer (2016): Mesoscale morphology at nanoscale resolution: serial block-face scanning electron microscopy reveals fine 3D detail of a novel silk spinneret system in a tube-building tanaid crustacean – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 14-0001-14-0009.
  • Neural architecture of Galathowenia oculata Zach, 1923 (Oweniidae, Annelida)Nadezhda N. Rimskaya-Korsakova, Alen Kristof, Vladimir V. Malakhov, …
    Nadezhda N. Rimskaya-Korsakova, Alen Kristof, Vladimir V. Malakhov, Andreas Wanninger (2016): Neural architecture of Galathowenia oculata Zach, 1923 (Oweniidae, Annelida) – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 5-0001-5-0019.
  • Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) as a bridge between ecology and evolutionary genomicsSeth Bybee, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar, M. Catherine Duryea
    Seth Bybee, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar, M. Catherine Duryea (2016): Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) as a bridge between ecology and evolutionary genomics – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 46-001-46-0020.
  • Passive acoustic monitoring reveals group ranging and territory use: a case study of wild…Ammie K. Kalan, Alex K. Piel, Roger Mundry, Roman M. Wittig, Christophe…
    Ammie K. Kalan, Alex K. Piel, Roger Mundry, Roman M. Wittig, Christophe Boesch, Hjalmar S. Kühl (2016): Passive acoustic monitoring reveals group ranging and territory use: a case study of wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 34-0001-34-0011.
  • Phylogenetic relationships of the New World titi monkeys (Callicebus): first appraisal of taxonomy…Hazel Byrne, Anthony B. Rylands, Jeferson C. Carneiro
    Hazel Byrne, Anthony B. Rylands, Jeferson C. Carneiro (2016): Phylogenetic relationships of the New World titi monkeys (Callicebus): first appraisal of taxonomy based on molecular evidence – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 10-0001-10-0026.
  • Physiological mechanisms of dehydration tolerance contribute to the invasion potential of…Leigh Boardman, Danica Marlin, Christopher W. Weldon, John S. Terblanche
    Leigh Boardman, Danica Marlin, Christopher W. Weldon, John S. Terblanche (2016): Physiological mechanisms of dehydration tolerance contribute to the invasion potential of Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) relative to its less widely distributed congeners – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 15-0001-15-0015.
  • Plasticity varies with boldness in a weaklyelectric fishKyriacos Kareklas, Gareth Amott, Robert W. Elwood, Richard A. Holland
    Kyriacos Kareklas, Gareth Amott, Robert W. Elwood, Richard A. Holland (2016): Plasticity varies with boldness in a weaklyelectric fish – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 22-0001-22-0007.
  • Plumage quality mediates a life-history trade-off in a migratory birdPatrycja Podlaszczuk, Maciej Kaminski, Radoslaw Wlodarczyk, Krzysztof…
    Patrycja Podlaszczuk, Maciej Kaminski, Radoslaw Wlodarczyk, Krzysztof Kaczmarek, Tomasz Janiszewski, Piotr Minias (2016): Plumage quality mediates a life-history trade-off in a migratory bird – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 47-0001-47-0008.
  • Resolving the evolution of the mammalian middle ear using Bayesian inferenceHector E. Ramirez-Chaves, Vera Weisbecker, Stephen Wroe, Matthew J. …
    Hector E. Ramirez-Chaves, Vera Weisbecker, Stephen Wroe, Matthew J. Phillips (2016): Resolving the evolution of the mammalian middle ear using Bayesian inference – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 39-0001-39-0010.
  • Sea shell diversity and rapidly evolving secretomes: insights into the evolution of…Kevin M. Kocot, Felipe Aguilera, Carmel McDougall, Daniel J. Jackson, …
    Kevin M. Kocot, Felipe Aguilera, Carmel McDougall, Daniel J. Jackson, Bernard M. Degnan (2016): Sea shell diversity and rapidly evolving secretomes: insights into the evolution of biomineralization – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 23-0001-23-0010.
  • Skeletal regeneration in the brittle star Amphiura filiformisAnna Czarkwiani, Cinzia Ferrario, David Viktor Dylus, Michela Sugni, Paola…
    Anna Czarkwiani, Cinzia Ferrario, David Viktor Dylus, Michela Sugni, Paola Oliveri (2016): Skeletal regeneration in the brittle star Amphiura filiformis – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 18-0001-18-0017.
  • Spatial compartmentalization of free radical formation and mitochondrial heterogeneity in bivalve…Georgina A. Rivera-Ingraham, Iara Rocchetta, Ulf Bickmeyer, Stefanie…
    Georgina A. Rivera-Ingraham, Iara Rocchetta, Ulf Bickmeyer, Stefanie Meyer, Doris Abele (2016): Spatial compartmentalization of free radical formation and mitochondrial heterogeneity in bivalve gills revealed by live-imaging techniques – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 4-0001-4-0017.
  • Stable isotope signatures reflect dietary diversity in European forest mothsMarc-Oliver Adams, Carl Lutz Seifert, Lisamarie Lehner, Christine Truxa, …
    Marc-Oliver Adams, Carl Lutz Seifert, Lisamarie Lehner, Christine Truxa, Wolfgang Wanek, Konrad Fiedler (2016): Stable isotope signatures reflect dietary diversity in European forest moths – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 37-0001-37-0010.
  • State-dependent capital and income breeding: a novel approach to evaluating individual strategies…Kim Jaatinen, Markus Öst, Keith A. Hobson
    Kim Jaatinen, Markus Öst, Keith A. Hobson (2016): State-dependent capital and income breeding: a novel approach to evaluating individual strategies with stable isotopes – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 24-0001-24-0008.
  • The bear circadian clock doesn’t ‘sleep’ during winter dormancyHeiko T. Jansen, Tanya Leise, Gordon Stenhouse, Karine Pigeon, Wayne…
    Heiko T. Jansen, Tanya Leise, Gordon Stenhouse, Karine Pigeon, Wayne Kasworm, Justin Teisberg, Thomas Radandt, Robert Dallmann, Steven Brown, Charles T. Robbins (2016): The bear circadian clock doesn’t ‘sleep’ during winter dormancy – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 42-0001-42-0016.
  • The cephalopod arm crown: appendage formation and differentiation in the Hawaiian bobtail squid…Marie-Therese Nödl, Alexandra Kerbi, Manfred Günther Walzl, Gerd B. …
    Marie-Therese Nödl, Alexandra Kerbi, Manfred Günther Walzl, Gerd B. Müller, Heinz Gert Couet, de (2016): The cephalopod arm crown: appendage formation and differentiation in the Hawaiian bobtail squid Euprymna scolopes – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 44-0001-44-0016.
  • The relationship of telomere length to baseline corticosterone levels in nestlings of an altricial…Veronica Quirici, Claudia Jimena Guerrero, Jesse S. Krause, John C. …
    Veronica Quirici, Claudia Jimena Guerrero, Jesse S. Krause, John C. Wingfield, Rodrigo A. Vasquez (2016): The relationship of telomere length to baseline corticosterone levels in nestlings of an altricial passerine bird in natural populations – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 1-0001-1-0011.
  • The visual system of harvestmen (Opiliones, Arachnida, Chelicerata) – a re-examinationTobias Lehmann, Eva Lodde-Bensch, Roland R. Melzer, Martina Metz
    Tobias Lehmann, Eva Lodde-Bensch, Roland R. Melzer, Martina Metz (2016): The visual system of harvestmen (Opiliones, Arachnida, Chelicerata) – a re-examination – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 50-0001-50-0016.
  • Unique wing scale photonics of male Rajah Brooke’s birdwing butterfliesBodo D. Wilts, Marco A. Giraldo, Doekele G. Stavenga
    Bodo D. Wilts, Marco A. Giraldo, Doekele G. Stavenga (2016): Unique wing scale photonics of male Rajah Brooke’s birdwing butterflies – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 36-0001-36-0012.
  • Visualization of the 3D structures of small organisms via LED-SIMYong-Ying Ruan, Dan Dan, Mengna Zhang, Ming Bai, Ming Lei, Baoli Yao, …
    Yong-Ying Ruan, Dan Dan, Mengna Zhang, Ming Bai, Ming Lei, Baoli Yao, Xing-Ke Yang (2016): Visualization of the 3D structures of small organisms via LED-SIM – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 26-0001-26-0010.
  • White-nose syndrome survivors do not exhibit frequent arousals associated with Pseudogymnoascus…Thomas Mikael Lilley, Joseph Samuel Johnson, Lasse Ruokolainen, Elisabeth…
    Thomas Mikael Lilley, Joseph Samuel Johnson, Lasse Ruokolainen, Elisabeth Jeannine Rogers, Cali Ann Wilson, Spencer Mead Schell, Kenneth Alan Field, DeeAnn Marie Reeder (2016): White-nose syndrome survivors do not exhibit frequent arousals associated with Pseudogymnoascus destructans infection – Frontiers in Zoology – 2016: 12-0001-12-0008.