Publications by authors named "Hans Petter Leinaas"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Hans Petter Leinaas"
- Hans Petter Leinaas's recent research primarily focuses on the ecological roles and chemical ecology of springtails (Collembola), emphasizing their surface chemistry, responses to temperature, and effects of environmental stressors like pesticides.
- He has contributed to understanding unique chemical compositions of springtails, including the identification of new compounds and their functions, such as the terpenoid surface lipid socialane and novel cuticular hydrocarbons, which enhance our knowledge of arthropod chemistry.
- His studies also highlight the impact of agricultural practices and environmental changes on springtail populations, revealing how sub-lethal pesticide exposure and habitat disturbance affect their behavior and life-history traits, thus informing ecological conservation efforts.
