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Study Reveals Evolution on the Butterfly Wing
- Hypography
7/13/04
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A butterfly's wing is a uniquely visual exhibition of the machinery of evolution |
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A Butterfly's New Green Glow
- Science News for Kids
3/17/2004
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The colorful patterns on a butterfly's wings can be mysterious and beautiful. Add a jellyfish gene to a butterfly's genetic makeup, and the result might be even more awe-inspiring. |
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Inspired by Nature
by Emily Sohn
- Science News for Kids
11/3/2004
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Researchers are applying lessons learned from butterflies, beetles, mussels, and other creatures to problems of human survival. |
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New Green Eyes: First butterfly that's genetically modified
by Susan Milius
- Science News Online
3/13/2004
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Scientists have for the first time genetically engineered a butterfly, inserting a jellyfish gene into an African butterfly so that its eyes fluoresce green. |
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"Sperm Wars": Voles Follow Their Noses to Win
by James Owen
for National Geographic News
9/22/2004
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Males of the South American butterfly Heliconius erato inject females with an
anti-aphrodisiac, which repels other potential mates for several weeks.
species there increased in line with the number of extinct plants |
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Extinctions Could Have Domino Effect, Study Says
by James Owen
for National Geographic News
9/9/2004
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Findings suggested that the number of extinct butterfly species in Singapore increased in line with the number of extinct plants. |
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Scientists make a butterfly glow
- BBC News
3/11/04
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US scientists have created the first glowing butterfly, by inserting two genes into its DNA that give jellyfish fluorescent properties. |
