Biology has now reached the stage postgenomic era where a sufficient amount of genetic and molecular data on biological systems has been acquired to enter the synthetic stage. The scope of modern biology is parallel with synthetic chemistry as a part of organic chemistry. The synergistic integration of existing disciplines may recreate in artificial systems the emergent properties found in nature. By recognizing biotechnological development in lines with the principles of synthetic biology, research and applied fields in the significant areas are likely to proceed much faster and in a more organized way.
Seasonal and daily activity of Macropis fulvipes (Fabricius, 1804) and M. europaea Warncke, 1973 are given. Their environmental preferences, foraging distances and host plants are presented. Life cycles and nest architecture are described.
Diagnosis and redescription of Dasypoda thoracica BAER, 1853 are given. Its seasonal and daily activity, host plants, and foraging distance are presented. Nest architecture and mature larva, male activity, and mating behaviour are described. Distribution and Polish localities are illustrated.
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