Evolution in an Urbanizing World
A pit-fall is only as good as the location is deployed. Cities can provide large shaded areas with a layer of soil suitable for trap building. Check out our blog to find out how Wormlion larvae use walls to deploy the perfect pit-fall trap.
A painted lady (Vanessa cardui), a species of butterfly common in urban habitats (Photo credit: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT) The urban heat island effect is a well-known consequence of urbanization whereby temperatures in cities are higher than those in surrounding natural areas. One wrinkle in the heat island effect is that the increase in temperatures is not... Continue Reading →
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