Good looks, attractive scent, both carry equal weightage in insects
It could explain why, when looks are deceiving, the insects are still able to show a preference for mates from the same species ?
Feb 18, 2017, 16:49 PM IST
Indian Premier League 9: Tenacious Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Gujarat Lions by 5 wickets
Shikhar Dhawan's unbeaten 47 off 40 balls was a typical opener's knock, with Hyderabad chase revolving around his innings.
May 07, 2016, 00:22 AM IST
Read: How insects spot virus-infected plants?
The leaves of the diseased or virus-infected plants reflect light differently to attract the attention of disease-spreading greenfly.
Apr 24, 2016, 22:09 PM IST
Watch: Why nasty mosquitoes bite some humans more than others
Mosquitoes can easily smell any human within 100 feet because they have excellent scent receptors so it entirely depends on how your smell.
Mar 07, 2016, 13:47 PM IST
Two vector-borne diseases that pass from mother to child
The US researchers have identified two life-threatening vector-borne diseases that can be passed from mother to child through the placenta.
Jan 31, 2016, 14:52 PM IST
Small males have more sex appeal
The research found that while small male beetles were more successful at attracting female mates to the breeding ground of an animal carcass than larger males, they did not make better parents.
Jan 10, 2016, 14:58 PM IST
Men with low-quality partners at early death risk!
New fathers please take note! You can learn a lot about good parenting from insects and save yourselves from an early death, especially if you are in the company of a low-quality partner!
Sep 23, 2015, 16:54 PM IST