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Table 1 Measured and calculated length dynamic of the notogaster lateral compressor (nlc; cf. Fig. 4b, c, e, Additional file 4: Figure S2). All values are given in μm except if stated otherwise

From: Life as a fortress – structure, function, and adaptive values of morphological and chemical defense in the oribatid mite Euphthiracarus reticulatus (Actinotrichida)

 

Lateral nlc

Medial nlc

Measured lengths

Minimum length

52.7

142.9

Difference [%]

25.1

13.8

Maximum length

70.4

165.7

Calculated lengthsa

Contraction about 50%

35.2

82.9

Contraction about 35%

45.7

107.7

Stretching to 115%

80.9

190.6

  1. abased on resting length of the muscle; cf. Materials and Methods, section Functional analyses