Meiobenthology is the science of the tiny animals that live in huge numbers in all aquatic
sediments. This fully revised and enlarged second edition emphasizes new discoveries and …

The Phylum Nematoda has long been known to contain a great diversity of species that vary
in reproductive mode, though our understanding of the evolutionary origins, causes and …

In recent years there have been several advancements in organ preservation that have yet
to see widespread clinical translation. While static cold storage (SCS) at 2° C–4° C …

Only few freshwater snail species transmit the rat lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis,
which is partially explained by the low likelihood of contact between snails and infected rat …

Background Nematodes are the dominant soil animals in Antarctic Dry Valleys and are
capable of surviving desiccation and freezing in an anhydrobiotic state. Genes induced by …

The ability of entomopathogenic nematodes to tolerate environmental stress such as
desiccating or freezing conditions, can contribute significantly to biocontrol efficacy. Thus, in …

Many limno-terrestrial tardigrades live in unstable habitats where they experience extreme
environmental conditions such as drought, heat and subzero temperatures. Although their …

As small bodied poikilothermic ectotherms, invertebrates, more so than any other animal
group, are susceptible to extremes of temperature and low water availability. In few places is …

The temperature-size rule postulates that the growth rates of ectotherms increase under
rising temperatures, while the sizes of these organisms at maturity decrease. However, the …

Pinewood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) is a highly destructive invasive species,
causing extensive economic and ecological losses across Eurasia. It has recently invaded …