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Fungi Have Been Zombifying Insects Since the Age of Dinosaurs
Paleoophiocordyceps gerontoformicae and Paleoophiocordyceps ironomyiae are the names given to two newly discovered ancient ...
Earth.com16 小时
Mimicry among insects: 3D models reveal how nature's disguises trick predators
Scientists used 3D-printed insect models to study how disguises help harmless species fool predators and survive in the wild.
The imitation game: Why some species are better at fooling predators than others
Experts from the University of Nottingham have created life-size 3D-printed insect models to explore how some species trick ...
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Researcher found some bats eat spotted lanternflies. Here's how this could impact invasive ...
Some species of bats are eating spotted lanternflies, an invasive insect that’s caused millions of dollars of damage to trees and crops since its arrival in the United States 10 years ago.
How Chimpanzees Use Plants and Insects to Heal Themselves
It may seem unusual to think of chimpanzees as doctors, but they more closely resemble human healers than you may expect.
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN4 天
Rare Amber Fossils Capture ‘Zombie’ Fungus Infecting Insects During a Time When ...
An ant and fly from the Cretaceous period offer insights into the history of Ophiocordyceps, the fungal parasite made popular ...
The Last of Us zombie fungus hijacked minds even as early as dinosaur era, scientists find
The mind-controlling “zombie” fungus, which served as the inspiration for the video game and post-apocalyptic TV show The ...
Meet 6 insects on Earth that look like living jewels
Insects display diverse qualities. Some species possess jewel-like appearances. Green tortoise beetles shimmer. Cuckoo wasps ...
Philadelphia could see resurgence of spotted lanternflies this year, entomologist says
Academy of Natural Sciences entomologist Greg Cowper says spotted lanternflies are primed for a population explosion.