Small size helps giant male weta mate
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 08:50
in Biology & Nature
MISSISSAUGA , Ontario, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Canadian scientists have discovered lightweight giant male weta insects are most successful at mating by traveling greater distances each night.
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