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2. Scutelleridae - Wikipedia

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   Scutelleridae is a family of true bugs.They are commonly known as jewel (stink) bugs or metallic shield bugs due to their often brilliant coloration. With the name based on the Asian genus Scutellera, they are also known as shield-backed bugs due to the enlargement of the thoracic scutellum into a continuous shield over the abdomen and wings. [1]

3. Tectocoris diophthalmus - Wikipedia

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   Tectocoris diophthalmus, commonly known as the hibiscus harlequin bug or cotton harlequin bug, is the sole member of the genus Tectocoris [1] and subfamily Tectocorinae. It is a brightly coloured convex and rounded shield-shaped bug with a metallic sheen that grows to about 20 mm. Adult females are mostly orange and males are both blue and red ...

4. Rhodopsin - Wikipedia

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   Rhodopsin, also known as visual purple, is a protein encoded by the RHO gene [5] and a G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR). It is a light-sensitive receptor protein that triggers visual phototransduction in rods. Rhodopsin mediates dim light vision and thus is extremely sensitive to light. [6]

5. Insect pheromones - Wikipedia

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   Insect pheromones are produced by a variety of exocrine glands consisting primarily of modified epidermal cells at various sites on the insect body. For example, the abdominal glands of the female silkmoth release traces of the ( E,E )-isomer of alcohol as well as the analogous ( E,Z )-aldehyde bombycal, in addition to the sex pheromone bombycol.

6. Insect olfaction - Wikipedia

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   Insect olfaction refers to the function of chemical receptors that enable insects to detect and identify volatile compounds for foraging, predator avoidance, finding mating partners (via pheromones) and locating oviposition habitats. [1] Thus, it is the most important sensation for insects. [1]

7. Stepdad Accused of Repeatedly Throwing Boy, 2, into Pool to ...

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   A 6-year-old girl allegedly told police Dakota Hays would throw the 2-year-old into the water and that “she would have to go retrieve him from the bottom of the pool"