How do we know eyespots mimic eyes? — by Unknown on Tuesday, 15 September 2015

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Canadian tiger swallowtail ( Papilio canadensis ) caterpillar in its defensive posture. Many animals possess large, conspicuous eye-lik...

Body size affects the evolution of eyespots in caterpillars — by Unknown on Monday, 11 May 2015

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Eyespots are an incredibly widespread strategy used by animals to protect themselves from predators. There are examples from all over the w...