Whitebark pines are under attack from an invasive fungus. But foresters are using seeds from survivors of the infection to replant decimated landscapes.
Beetles play a significant role in decomposition, breaking down animal waste — think dung beetles— and other detritus, particularly in forests, according to the Smithsonian Institute.
Studying the secrets of how the common red milkweed beetle can safely feed on a toxic plant helps illuminate the ecological, evolutionary and economic impact of insect-plant interactions from a ...