Scientists Spent 7 Years Studying Moth Wings and Discovered Something Unexpected
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A search to change the patterns on moth wings uncovered something unexpected: wider tails, suggesting that evolution may reshape insects’ defenses by modifying features they already possess. A luna moth’s leaf-like wings help it escape the notice of predators that hunt by sight. Other giant silk moths display prominent eyespots that can make them look [...]
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