Vomiting caterpillars weigh up costs and benefits of group living
Friday, April 6, 2012 - 05:00
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- A type of caterpillar which defends itself by regurgitating on its predators is less likely to do so when in groups than when alone, a new study by researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of Liverpool has found. Such reluctance is sufficient to cancel out the benefits of being in a group.