Developmental Modularity and Pre-Eclosion Sclerotization of the Pronotum Facilitate Eclosion in the Ladybird Beetle, Harmonia axyridis
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Developmental modularity allows specific tissues to adjust their developmental timing to meet stage-specific functional demands. During insect eclosion, the biomechanical requirements for emergence often conflict with adult defensive adaptations. This study in... ...
