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The Ant HackersThe evolutionary success of ants is largely due to their ability to communicate via chemical pheromones and their acute sensitivity to other biochemical cues. .Like computers, the chemically programmed ant is susceptible to evolutionary "hackers".
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The Amorous Appetites of Adolescents and ArachnidsAlthough sexual cannibalism is not uncommon among spiders, male Austrailian redback spiders may actually derive evolutionary benefits from being eaten by their mates.
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Sacred Serpents and the Feminine DilemmaThe Church of Jesus Christ with Signs Following is a loosely organized group of churches that are considered part of the Pentecostal movement. Church services are marked by frenzied displays of religious fervor where members may handle venomous snakes.
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Fungal Dispersal MechanismsThis is a short essay illustrating the types of fungal spore dispersal. It describes both active and passive mechanisms.
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Resurrection of the "Living Dead"Mutualistic interactions are essential for the survival and persistence of many native plants; however, their consideration in restoration efforts is often overlooked .
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Drought Stress, Chemical Warfare and EspionageThis an essay describing the elephant tree's (Bursera microphylla) adaptations to herbivores and desert life. It also illustrates an example of an herbivore that is able to exploit the tree's chemical defenses for its own defense.