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Diurnal moths have larger hearing organs: evidence from comparative 3D morphometric study on geometrid moths
"This is a good example of a study on functional ecology based on a comparative study of moth species and their morphological sensory response to predation. It was evaluated how the predator activity pattern influences the phylogenetic development of the morphological organs involved in antipredator detection."
Javier Manjarrez, Handling Editor
Interpopulation morphological differences and sexual dimorphism of Dekay’s brownsnake (Storeria dekayi) along a rural–urban gradient
"There is a lack of research on trends in urban reptile ecology, especially snakes, across all regions, lineages, and research topics. This study reinforces the need to improve our knowledge and research efforts on this topic."
Javier Manjarrez, Handling Editor
Redescription of four Epiperipatus species with an update on the distribution of Epiperipatus acacioi (Marcus & Marcus, 1955)
"Great comments and suggestions, in a constructive way"
Tony Robillard, Handling Editor
Phylogenetic synthesis of morphological and molecular data reveals insights on the classification of diogenid hermit crabs (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura)
"it gives contribution and cover the gap to its related field"
Cemal Turan, Handling Editor
Varying intensities of chronic stress induce inconsistent responses in weight and plasma metabolites in house sparrows (Passer domesticus)
"This study contributes to our better understanding of the metabolic basis of stress physiology."
Dongming Li, Handling Editor
Geometric morphometrics as a tool to understand biogeographical and evolutionary patterns in crane fly genus Ischnotoma Skuse (Diptera, Tipulidae)
"Great reviewe, quick and detailed"
Tony Robillard, Handling Editor
The reporting of p values, confidence intervals and statistical significance in Preventive Veterinary Medicine (1997–2017)
"Excellent research contribution on the topic of null hypothesis testing that every researcher relying on p values to assess their findings should read!"
Sharif Aly, Handling Editor
Hissing of geese: caller identity encoded in a non-vocal acoustic signal
"This paper enters a new area of investigation of avian vocalizations."
Lesley Rogers, Handling Editor
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