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Secret to Heliconius Butterflies’ Longevity May Be Hidden in Pollen


Entomologists have compiled decades of data from butterfly houses, wild field studies, and lab experiments to build the most comprehensive picture yet of how long Heliconius butterflies live and how slowly they age.

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