Tiger swallowtail genome gives clues to insect’s stinky defense

Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 13:40 in Biology & Nature

Clues within the genetic code of the Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) explain how it developed a smelly defense against predators.

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