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Title: A Clever Use of Spines
Post by: riky on September 07, 2015, 12:55:56 PM
A Clever Use of Spines

<img alt="" src="http://therevscience.com/BLOCKED/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 way?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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