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    How far north do woodlouse spiders live? Are they tolerant of freezing temperatures?

    Hello, folks! I have a question about woodlouse spiders, specifically Dysdera crocata, the only species present in New England. Are these spiders a significantly cold-tolerant species? For some people, this is a commonly encountered species. However, I've never seen one, or I at least cannot...
    • Avon Avians
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    • adaptation arachnids araneae arthropod arthropods distribution dysdera dysdera crocata invertebrates northern range range extension spider spiders winter woodlouse spider woodlouse spider dysdera crocata
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Insects, Dragonflies, Arachnids, Beetles & More
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    Questions about the abundance and behavior of weasels. Are there suburban weasels?

    Hello, folks! I have some questions concerning the abundance and behavior of weasels (long-tailed and short-tailed) in New England, particularly New Hampshire. I've had an interest in mustelids for quite some time. Even still, they are among my favorite mammal groups! I have never seen a weasel...
    • Avon Avians
    • Thread
    • adaptation carnivora ermine least weasel long-tailed weasel mammal mustela mustela erminea mustela frenata mustela nivalis mustelidae mustelids short-tailed weasel stoat suburban urban urban biodiversity urban wildlife weasel weasels
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Mammals
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    Malar stripe on Peregrines associated with sunny locals, risk of glare

    Not my research. Very nice, simple analysis testing correlation between various environmental factors and the prominence of the dark molar stripe on peregrine falcons across their distribution - they identify and verify the "solar glare hypothesis" for variation in this trait. Malar stripe...
    • RubyRobin
    • Thread
    • adaptation functional morphology peregrin falcon plumage predation
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Birds Of Prey
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    Adaptation-2

    Adaptation - 2 ... ... the narrative on Adaptation would be incomplete without posting this amorous couple ... ... who were thoroughly enjoying their new-found accommodation ... They had gone one step ahead of merely occupying the slot ... ...and thought the cover of a bit of...
    • aloktewari
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    • adaptation
    • Comments: 23
    • Category: Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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