The Guardian Australia
·general
·2 hours ago
Older than the dinosaurs: scientists finally unlock secret of the mayfly’s dance
Scientists have uncovered the mystery of the mayfly's vertical flight, revealing that males use this pattern to identify females in their swarms during mating. The research, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, highlights the crucial role of this behavior in the insect's survival as mayflies face declining populations due to environmental pressures in Britain.
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