Biologists study how insect moms fight cannibalistic neighbors
Monday, July 4, 2011 - 06:30
in Biology & Nature
(PhysOrg.com) -- On sandy beaches, hidden beneath rocks and driftwood, there are mothers with problems. Assistant Professor of Biology Andy Zink and his students have published new research on the parenting dilemmas faced by maritime earwigs as they try to defend their nests against cannibalistic invaders.