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Wasp Larvae "Jump" To Shadier Spots To Avoid High Temperatures and Bright Lights
Some insect larvae can twitch and whip inside their cocoons in order to "jump" to shadier, or more favorable, environments. Researchers say this is a unique survival technique only seen in select wasp species.
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