#insect-adaptation

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fromNature
1 week ago

Bed bugs boomed as the world's first cities did

Genomic evidence indicates that bed bugs may have been some of the earliest urban insect pests, adapting successfully to city living through genetic evolution.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

'Bone collector' caterpillar, a new species, wears outfit of body parts

A newly discovered carnivorous caterpillar hides in spider webs by adorning itself with insect remains for protection.
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