Caterpillars mimic one another for survival

Friday, December 16, 2011 - 21:30 in Biology & Nature

In the world of insects, high risk of attack has led to the development of camouflage as a means for survival. Researchers have uncovered some of the most extensive evidence of caterpillars using another strategy previously best-known in adult butterflies: mimicry.

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