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E is for Echidna — studying the short-beaked #echidna population is challenging because of their secretive behavior. A paper in Australian Journal of Zoology @csiropublishing.bsky.social used tracking data to understand population dynamics: bio-one.co/4ag2SD9

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Population demography of the Tasmanian short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus). Open Access. Tamika J. Lunn, Stewart C. Nicol, Jessie C. Buettel, Barry W. Brook. Australian Journal of Zoology.
February 5, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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From #Agriculture to #Zoology, we’re featuring research from BioOne Complete partners.

We’re at letter T! So far we’ve explored prairie dog, quahog, rhinoceros beetle, sunflowers, and Tyrannosaurus rex. Which species should we feature next? Share your ideas!

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March 16, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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F is for Frigatebird — Frigatebirds' food stealing behavior is an interesting case of exploitation in #nature. Research from @waterbirdsociety.bsky.social examined what influences theft, how often it works, and which species are targeted. bio-one.co/4qFyrMp

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Frigatebird. Adults Determine the Success of Kleptoparasitism in Frigatebirds. Manrico Sebastiano. Waterbirds. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a male Magnificent Frigatebird.
February 9, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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I is for Ichthyosaur — These marine reptiles thrived during the #Mesozoic, cruising oceans with fast efficiency. Researchers in Geodiversitas @mnhn.fr studied fossils to understand their #evolution and shift in swimming style. bio-one.co/4bmmRBi

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Structural, functional, and physiological signals in ichthyosaur vertebral centrum microanatomy and histology. Alexandra Houssaye , Yasuhisa Nakajima , P. Martin Sander. Geodiversitas. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a fossil ichthyosaur.
February 15, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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L is for Lichen — Lichens are important indicators of #ecosystem health. A study in The Bryologist introduces a practical method for calculating #lichen growth, providing an affordable option compared to other long-term monitoring methods. bio-one.co/4k8O90q

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Lichen. Estimation of lichen growth rates using archived Google Street View images. Kiyoshi Kubo, Yoshihito Ohmura. The Bryologist. BioOne Complete A to Z. Closeup photo of lichen on a tree trunk.
February 24, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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From #Agriculture to #Zoology, we’re featuring research from BioOne Complete partners.

We’re at letter O! Highlights so far: Krill, Lichen, Monarch Butterfly, Nighthawk, and Ocelot. What species do you want to see next? Share your suggestions!

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March 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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J is for Jumping Spider — Jumping #spiders occasionally prey on tiny vertebrates like lizards and frogs. A study from @arachnology.bsky.social documents predation events across seven species, with Phidippus regius leading with 18 cases. bio-one.co/4q0eQFG

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Jumping Spider. Jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) attacking and eating vertebrates: an update. Open Access. Journal of Arachnology. BioOne Complete A to Z.
February 18, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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N is for Nighthawk — Nacunda Nighthawks are insectivores. A study from @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social conducted a diet analysis, documenting 136 insects suggesting the species exploits new pastures created from deforested areas. bio-one.co/3ZGK61D

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Nighthawk. Insect richness in the stomach of a Nacunda Nighthawk (Chordeiles nacunda) Fabio Schunck, Rodrigo de Vilhena Perez Dios, Luís Fábio Silveira, Gisiane Rodrigues Lima, Marco Antonio Rego, Glaucia Del-Rio. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a Nacunda Nighthawk.
February 28, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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R is for Rhinoceros Beetle — These beetles grow dramatic horns for male competition. A study in Southwestern Entomologist shows how body size influences horn growth patterns.
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Rhinoceros Beetle. Positive Allometry of Horns in the Rhinoceros Beetle Golofa xiximeca Does Not Follow Breaking-Point Patterns. Daniel A. Vera-Cano, Hugo A. Álvarez, Miguel A. Morón. Southwestern Entomologist. BioOne Complete A to Z. Closeup of a Rhinoceros beetle horn.
March 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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A is for Ash Tree — Ash trees shape #forest ecosystems and support countless species, but are threatened by invasive pests like the emerald ash borer.

This article from @torreybotanical.bsky.social examines the range dynamics of ash #trees in the US: bio-one.co/45v7DpO

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Rise of Fraxinus in the United States between 1968 and 2013. Brice B. Hanberry. The Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society.
January 28, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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B is for Bumble Bee — understanding how organisms move within their environment is essential for protecting them. This study from @entsocamerica.bsky.social looks at bumble bee foraging and movement across life stages and development: bio-one.co/46dMZuu

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Bumble bee movement ecology: foraging and dispersal across castes and life stages. John M. Mola and Neal M. Williams. Annals of the Entomological Society of America.
January 30, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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D is for Dandelion — often overlooked or labeled a weed, dandelions have been used as medicine and food for centuries. Published in @canjplantsci.bsky.social, researchers explore the chemical composition and antioxidant properties of #dandelion: bio-one.co/3YWzRGn

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Dandelion. The chemical composition and antioxidant properties of common dandelion leaves compared with sea buckthorn. W. Biel, A. Jaroszewska, E. Łysoń, A. Telesińsk. Canadian Journal of Plant Science.
February 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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T is for #Tyrannosaurus rex — one of the most famous #dinosaurs, and a top predator shaping Late Cretaceous ecosystems. A study in the Bulletin of the Peabody Museum of Natural History describes early Wyoming #fossil discoveries. bio-one.co/3M9u6Ck

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Tyrannosaurus rex. New Examples of Tyrannosaurus rex from the Lance Formation of Wyoming, United States. Sebastian G. Dalman. Bulletin of the Peabody Museum of Natural History. BioOne Complete A to Z. Closeup on the skull of a T. Rex fossil.
March 13, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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From #Agriculture to #Zoology, we’re featuring research from BioOne Complete partners. Highlights from F to J include frigatebird, gopher tortoise, hedgehog cactus, ichthyosaur, and jumping spiders. Which species should we feature next? Let us know!

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February 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Z is for Zebu — Zebu are important #livestock across Africa and Asia. Estimating fetal weight is crucial for managing health and nutrition during pregnancy. A study in @canjanimalsci.bsky.social develops ultrasound formulas to improve neonatal management.

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Zebu. Estimation of the weight of the Fulani zebu fetus from ultrasound measurements of fetal parameters. AT Yamboué, M. Zongo, B. Traoré, O. Diallo, C. Hanzen. Canadian Journal of Animal Science. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a Zebu grazing.
March 27, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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W is for Whale Shark — the world's largest shark and fish species. Caribbean sightings are rare, but a study in Caribbean Journal of Science documents 24 records linked to seasonal nutrient-rich currents.

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Observations on the Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) in the Dutch Caribbean. A. O. Debrot, R. de Leon, N. Esteban, H. W. G. Meesters. Caribbean Journal of Science. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a whale shark from above.
March 21, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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X is for Xenos — a genus of parasitic insects living inside wasps. A study in Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society re-describes three species using new taxonomic methods, improving identification accuracy.

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Xenos. The Taxonomy of Adult Females in the Genus Xenos (Strepsiptera: Xenidae) with a Re-description of the Females of Three North American Species. Clea Garza, Jerry L. Cook. Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society. BioOne Complete A to Z. Closeup of a wasp abdomen with Xenos.
March 23, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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V is for #Vulture — Vultures perform #ecosystem services by removing carrion, limiting disease spread. A study in the Journal of Raptor Research reveals how some vultures partition niches through different activity patterns. bio-one.co/49KUEmr

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Vulture. Contrasting Movement Patterns of White-Headed and White-Backed Vultures in Central Mozambique. Teague K. Scott, Robert A. Miller, Jay D. Carlisle, Todd E. Katzner, Eric Hallingstad, Gregory S. Kaltenecker. Journal of Raptor Research. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a white-headed vulture in a tree.
March 19, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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U is for Utricularia — A.k.a. #bladderworts are carnivorous aquatic #plants in freshwater habitats. A study in the Journal of Medical Entomology @entsocamerica.bsky.social looks at how they prey on mosquito larvae and potential use as #biocontrol.

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Utricularia. Evaluating the carnivorous efficacy of Utricularia aurea (Lamiales: Lentibulariaceae) on the larval stages of Anopheles stephensi, Culex quinquefasciatus, and Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Ajeet Kumar Mohanty, Abhishek Govekar, Charles de Souza, Abhipsa Mohapatra, Malapati Kuppuswamy Janarthanam, Raja Vukanti, Justin J. Montemarano, Praveen Balabaskaran Nina. Journal of Medical Entomology. Photo of Utricularia aurea in situ.
March 17, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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We’re at the final letters, U–Z! Utricularia, vulture, whale shark, xenos, yellow-bellied sea snake, and zebu have completed this round of #BioOneCompleteAtoZ, and showed us the diversity of species #research in BioOne Complete.

What was your favorite species or ecosystem from A–Z?

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March 30, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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S is for #Sunflower — Sunflowers suffer from boron deficiency in alkaline soils, reducing growth and seed production. A study in Crop and Pasture Science @csiropublishing.bsky.social shows biochar-coated fertilizers boost yield. bio-one.co/45DfYYF

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Sunflower. Effectiveness of biochar- and boron-coated diammonium phosphate for improving boron availability to sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Tayyaba Samreen, Nafeesa Kanwal, Faisal Nadeem, Muhammad Farooq, Saima Noreen, Muhammad Zulqernain Nazir, Muhammad Asaad Bashir, Muhammad Naveed, Zahir Ahmad Zahir. Crop and Pasture Science. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a sunflower field.
March 11, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Y is for Yellow-bellied Sea Snake — These #snakes span tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans. A study in the Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences documents the first well-recorded California sighting, revealing their unique venom defenses. bio-one.co/4q0RRKF

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Yellow-bellied seasnake. A Specimen of Hydrophis platurus (Squamata: Elapidae: Hydrophiinae) from San Diego County, California Laden with Epibionts (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa: Campanulariidae: Obelia). Adam G. Clause, Charlotte A. Seid, Bradford D. Hollingsworth, Gregory B. Pauly. Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences. BioOne Complete A to Z. Photo of a yellow-bellied seasnake on a rock.
March 25, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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Introducing #BioOneCompleteAtoZ on Bluesky! We’re highlighting articles featuring species from A to Z, published by BioOne Complete partners. Follow to explore peer-reviewed research from #Agriculture to #Zoology and join the conversation.

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BioOne Complete. A to Z. Photos of ash tree leaves, coral reef, an echidna, a prairie dog, a bumble bee, a vulture, a gopher tortoise, and t-rex fossil.
January 27, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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G is for Gopher Tortoise — Relocated #reptiles often use space differently than residents. A study from @herpleague.bsky.social found that moved Gopher #Tortoise clustered near soft-release pen edges, potentially affecting surveys and causing overcrowding. bio-one.co/4pWjiFD

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Gopher Tortise. Aggregated Space Use by Soft-Released Translocated Gopher Tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus). Open Access. Jones, et. al. Herpetologica. BioOne Complete A to Z. Close-up photo of a gopher tortoise.
February 11, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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C is for #Coral — Stylasterids (aka lace corals) create important structures that support marine #biodiversity. Research from Pacific Science identifies a new species of Stylasteridae from the tropical eastern pacific: bio-one.co/4afQanW

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Distichopora yurupariensis, a New Species of Stylasteridae (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa: Anthoathecata) from the Upper Bathyal Tropical Eastern Pacific. Open Access. Luisa F. Dueñas, Stephen D. Cairns, Juan S. Mayorga, Juan A. Sánchez. Pacific Science.
February 1, 2026 at 9:11 PM