Mutualistic interaction between caterpillars and ants is highly specific, study shows

Mutualistic interaction between caterpillars and ants is highly specific, study shows

Some families of caterpillars (larvae of butterflies and moths) have developed a specific kind of interaction with ants. One of these families (Riodinidae) includes two species that interact solely with two species of ants. Some families of caterpillars (larvae of butterflies and moths) have developed a specific kind of interaction with ants. One of these families (Riodinidae) includes two species that interact solely with two species of ants. Plants & Animals Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories

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