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- Title
A Pinch of Nonsense.
- Authors
Schmidt-Jeffris, Rebecca A
- Abstract
This article from the American Entomologist explores the topic of pincers in arthropods. The author discusses the pinch-force power of the coconut crab, which exceeds the bite force of most vertebrate predators. The article also mentions other arthropods with pinching structures, such as scorpions, pseudoscorpions, earwigs, and certain insects with spiny legs or modified foretarsi. The author acknowledges that the definition of a "pincer" in arthropods can be debated. The article concludes with recommendations for further reading and highlights the inclusion of student-authored articles in the issue.
- Subjects
THUMB; ARTHROPODA; AUTONOMY &; independence movements; MANTODEA; CRUSTACEA; EARWIGS
- Publication
American Entomologist, 2024, Vol 70, Issue 1, p3
- ISSN
1046-2821
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/ae/tmae017