Abstract Background Selfish genetic elements that distort the sex ratio are found widely.Notwithstanding the number of records of sex ratio distorters, their incidence is poorly understood.Two factors can prevent a sex ratio distorter from invading: inability of the sex ratio distorter to function (failure of mechanism or transmission), and lack of
The objective of this study is to examine the possibilities of neighborhood evacuation within a district in the event of a large-scale flood in a low-lying area, through a case study of Shinden district in Tokyo.Shinden district is highly vulnerable to flooding because it is surrounded by two large rivers, namely, the Arakawa River and Sumida Knee
As environmental stress increases positive (facilitative) plant interactions often predominate.Plant-plant associations (or lack thereof) can indicate whether certain plant species favor particular types of microsites (e.g., shrub canopies or plant-free interspaces) and can provide valuable insights into whether "nurse plants" will contribute to se
Introduction: Reconstruction of intraoral soft tissue defects is important in Nail Brushes restoring function and esthetic.In large defects, there will be demand for regional pedicle flaps or free flaps.Hard palate separates nasal and oral cavities.Due to the small surface area between flap and remaining palate after surgical resections, optimal bl