Evolutionary biology: Butterfly mimics of ants

@article{Thomas2004EvolutionaryBB,
  title={Evolutionary biology: Butterfly mimics of ants},
  author={Jeremy A. Thomas and Josef 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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