Rather than helping each other out when they're attacked, plants may have to eavesdrop on each other to know when to launch ...

Dec. 16, 2024 — Scientists now have a better genetic understanding of the insect. The research offers an updated genome analysis of the common bedbug Cimex lectularius, providing new insight for ...

Evolution has resulted in the development of both herbivores and carnivores—but ... chameleons eat only insects, Gila monsters are fond of eggs, and apex predators like the saltwater crocodile ...

The evolutionary success of leaf beetles, the most varied herbivores on Earth, was investigated by researchers from the Max ...

Plant people inspect their plants at odd hours, on holidays, and anytime they can squeeze in a quick garden visit. It’s how ...

It's a question out of fantasy fiction: can trees talk to each other? But by monitoring VOCs, forest ecologists have learned ...

The gaur, a towering figure in India’s forests, is far more than just a majestic animal. Its role in maintaining ecological ...

How does a woodpecker keep from getting woodchips in its nostrils?” A woodpecker’s nostrils or nares have stiff feathers around them. These feathers filter out woodchips and sawdust, and lessen ...

The authors emphasise the importance of recognising and appreciating these six- and eight-legged creatures that coexist with us in our highly urbanised environment. “We hope this guide will help ...

These insects and arachnids might startle you or send shivers down your spine, but there's no need to worry about these bugs—not too much, anyway.