The probability of wing damage in the dragonfly Sympetrum vulgatum (Anisoptera: Libellulidae): a field study
Dragonfly wings resist millions of cycles of dynamic loading in their lifespan. During their operation, the wings are subjected to relatively high mechanical stresses. They further experience accidental collisions which result from the insects' daily activities, such as foraging, mating and fig...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Biology Open |
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| Online Access: | http://bio.biologists.org/content/6/9/1290 |