New Study Illuminates Dung Beetles' Attraction to Death
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When dung beetles show up at an animal carcass, they're more attracted to the head end than the rear, new research shows.
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New Study Illuminates Dung Beetles' Attraction to Death
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Field evaluation of electrophysiologically-active dung volatiles
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Insect apocalypse: Dung beetles shrink or die at elevated CO2
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