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Title: A Clever Use of Spines
Post by: riky on January 06, 2014, 09:00:09 AM
A Clever Use of Spines

<img alt="" src="http://therevscience.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/MG_89181-1024x628.jpg" width="270" height="166" align="right" />Many moths incorporate the setae (hairs) of the caterpillar into the cocoon in some wayâ€"often in the form of a weaving them with silk into the protective case around the pupa. But the method used by this [unknown] species takes some serious planning.

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