Evolutionary biology: Butterfly mimics of ants
@article{Thomas2004EvolutionaryBB, title={Evolutionary biology: Butterfly mimics of ants}, author={J. Thomas and J. Settele}, journal={Nature}, year={2004}, volume={432}, pages={283-284} }
Large blue butterflies are notable for their rarity and ability to dupe ants, and they are endangered. A genetic reconstruction of how social parasitism evolved among them will overturn conservation priorities.
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