Mouthparts, gut contents, and retreat-construction by the wood-dwelling larvae of Lype phaeopa (Trichoptera: Psychomyiidae)

The larvae of Lype phaeopa (Stephens, 1836) are found on dead wood substrates in streams and lakes.Gut content analyses, scanning electron microscopy of larval mouthparts, and gallery structure revealed characteristics of this habitat preference.The guts of the larvae contained mainly wood fragments whereas other food items (detritus, algae, fungi,

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Longitudinal analysis of cost and dental utilization patterns for older adults in outpatient and long-term care settings in Minnesota.

BACKGROUND:Dental utilization patterns and costs of providing comprehensive oral healthcare for older adults in different settings have not been examined.METHODS:Retrospective longitudinal cohort data from Apple Tree Dental (ATD) were analyzed (N = 1,159 total; 503 outpatients, 656 long-term care residents) to describe oral health status at present

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