Evolutionary Ecology: Insect Mothers Control Their Egg Colours

作者: Martin Stevens

DOI: 10.1016/J.CUB.2015.07.010

关键词: Ultraviolet lightBiologyEcologyHeteropteraEvolutionary ecologyInsect

摘要: Animal egg coloration has long provided a valuable testing ground for evolutionary ideas. A new study shows that female stink bugs can flexibly control the colour of their eggs depending on prevailing conditions, including protection from ultraviolet light.

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