When apart from the bug it mimics, the normally tasty viceroy butterfly turns sour. The discovery made biologists rethink old theories about animal mimicry.
Emily Walla-Arizona •
futurity
Feb. 25, 2019
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~7 min
Many butteflies use their wings to mimic other species to protect themselves from predators. Now, a new study shows how just one gene is key to their color.
Matt Wood-U. Chicago •
futurity
Oct. 25, 2018
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~4 min