A jumping terrestrial leech from Madagascar

IF 1.8 3区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY Biotropica Pub Date : 2024-06-20 DOI:10.1111/btp.13340

Mai Fahmy, Michael Tessler

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Abstract

We provide the first conclusive evidence that at least one leech species (Chtonobdella sp. from Madagascar) can jump. For each jump, the leech coils back before taking off. Visually, this appears somewhat like a backbending cobra or a spring being pulled back to maximize potential energy.

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马达加斯加的一种跳跃式陆生水蛭

我们首次提供了确凿证据，证明至少有一种水蛭（马达加斯加的 Chtonobdella sp.）可以跳跃。每次跳跃时，水蛭都会在起飞前向后盘绕。从外观上看，这有点像一条向后弯曲的眼镜蛇，或者是一根被拉回来以最大限度发挥势能的弹簧。

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Biotropica 环境科学-生态学

CiteScore

4.10

自引率

9.50%

发文量

122

审稿时长

8-16 weeks

期刊介绍： Ranked by the ISI index, Biotropica is a highly regarded source of original research on the ecology, conservation and management of all tropical ecosystems, and on the evolution, behavior, and population biology of tropical organisms. Published on behalf of the Association of Tropical Biology and Conservation, the journal''s Special Issues and Special Sections quickly become indispensable references for researchers in the field. Biotropica publishes timely Papers, Reviews, Commentaries, and Insights. Commentaries generate thought-provoking ideas that frequently initiate fruitful debate and discussion, while Reviews provide authoritative and analytical overviews of topics of current conservation or ecological importance. The newly instituted category Insights replaces Short Communications.