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But “arbovirus vaccines“ meant to target viruses transmitted by arthropods and insects “have been recently approved in many countries,” he said, including vaccines for dengue and Chikungunya, which are similar but more severe.

Tidwell primarily conducts genetic research in arthropods, specifically cattle fever ticks.

Ecdysozoans include all the arthropods, including insects, crustaceans, and spiders, as well as tardigrades, and roundworms, or nematodes.

The island has startling natural beauty, from lush vegetation to pristine white beaches, and is also home to the world’s biggest terrestrial arthropod - the coconut crab.

The decaying wood serves up a feast for insects and other arthropods who are themselves sustenance for many other animals, fuel for the food chain.