Tuesday, September 23, 2008

New Ant Species Discovered In The Amazon Likely Represents Oldest ...

New Ant Species Discovered In The Amazon Likely Represents Oldest ...
Science Daily (press release) - USA
They probably evolved quickly into many different lineages, with ants specializing to lives in the soil, leaf-litter or trees, or becoming generalists. ...

In the fly, delayed reproduction also delays aging

In the fly, delayed reproduction also delays aging
Methuselah Foundation - Washington,DC,USA
Hence whales live long enough to help out their grandchildren, and the long lifespans of certain sessile species probably evolved because young organisms ...

Hot chillis evolved to kill fungi

Hot chillis evolved to kill fungi

Chemistry World - London,UK
They're just one example of the various pungent, bitter, or even toxic chemicals found in many types of fruits - probably evolved by plants to ward off ...