African Swallowtail butterfly: Genetic secrets of nature's master of mimicry unraveled
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 09:02
in Biology & Nature
Scientists investigating how one of the greatest shape shifters in the natural world is able to trick predators to avoid being eaten have identified the gene behind the fascinating feat. The African Swallowtail butterfly, also known as the 'Mocker Swallowtail' or the 'Flying Handkerchief,' can appear to change both color and shape.