Research on pine sawflies sheds light on the evolution of cooperation

Research on pine sawflies sheds light on the evolution of cooperation

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https://phys.org/news/2018-08-sawflies-evolution-cooperation.html

Pine sawfly larvae live in groups and put up a common defence against predators. When threatened, the larvae assume a defensive posture and regurgitate a fluid that repels predators.

The study shows that the larvae pay a price for this defence. Repeated participation in the common defence increases mortality of the larvae and weakens their ability to defend against predators and parasites in further encounters with them.

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