New study shows climate crisis affects insects' colors and mating abilities, with darker-colored male ambush bugs potentially benefiting in colder conditions.
A new study published in Ecology and Evolution finds that the climate crisis affects insects' colours and sex lives. As global heating continues, adaptations such as darker-coloured male ambush bugs warming up faster may help them mate more successfully in colder conditions. However, scientists are unsure about the long-term implications of rising temperatures on insects' mating abilities.
July 13, 2024
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