Researcher shows evolution of milkweed defense system
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 15:21
in Biology & Nature
(PhysOrg.com) -- The adage that your enemies know your weaknesses best is especially true in the case of plants and predators that have co-evolved: As the predators evolve new strategies for attack, plants counter with their own unique defenses.
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