Publications by authors named "Xiao-Xia Hai"
Light entrains the endogenous circadian clocks of organisms to synchronize their behavioral and physiological rhythms with the natural photoperiod. The presence of artificial light at night disrupts these photoperiodic cues and is currently considered to be a major threat to key fitness-related behaviors, including sleep disruption and physiological stress. Research on the ecological influence of forest pest and their natural enemies is lacking.
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- Color cues significantly influence how parasitoids locate hosts and habitats; learning helps them navigate environmental uncertainties.
- This study focused on the parasitic beetle Dastarcus helophoroides to determine if they use visual cues for finding egg-laying sites.
- Results showed these beetles initially preferred black substrates but changed their preference after training, demonstrating their ability to learn and associate specific colors with favorable oviposition sites.