THE FORMATION OF A HATCHING LINE IN THE SEROSAL CUTICLE CONFERS MULTIFACETED ADAPTIVE FUNCTIONS ON THE EGGSHELL OF A CICADA

The formation of a hatching line in the serosal cuticle confers multifaceted adaptive functions on the eggshell of a cicada

Abstract Insect eggshells must meet various demands of developing embryos.These demands sometimes conflict with each other; therefore, there are tradeoffs between eggshell properties, such as robustness and permeability.To meet these conflicting demands, particular eggshell structures have evolved in diverse insect species.Here, we report a chiggat

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Secondary cluster headache and numb chin syndrome as initial manifestation of high-grade B-lymphoma: a case report

Abstract Background Cluster headache is a primary condition characterized by severe headache accompanied by trigeminal autonomic signs.By definition, it is not attributed to underlying etiologies; however, under certain clinical characteristics, secondary etiologies must be ruled out.Case presentation We present the case of a 48-year-old Hispanic m

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