This Fly Larva’s Butt Looks Like a Termite’s Head—and Termites Are Falling for It
“Most termites live several meters deep and have no visual perception. However, harvester termites come out at dusk to ...
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The Drosophila EGF domain protein Uninflatable sets the switch between wrapping glia growth and axon wrapping instructed by Notch
This important study identifies a new key factor in orchestrating the process of glial wrapping of axons in Drosophila wandering larvae. The evidence supporting the claims of the authors is convincing ...
Genetically modified zebrafish and fruit flies munch on mercury to make it less toxic
Scientists from Australia have successfully bioengineered genetically modified fruit flies and zebrafish capable of absorbing ...
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This Bizarre Larva Has a Fake Face to Fool Termites
Nature is full of cunning trickery, but few are as audacious as the blow fly. Imagine not only altering your smell and ...
Rare fly species wears fake termite head to infiltrate nests
According to the team, the relationship between the blow fly larvae and termites appears to be some form of social parasitism ...