An example of 'good enough' in evolution: Female locusts' digging valves wear out after completing their task

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Dec 2, 2024, 2:21 pm107 pts
Researchers at Tel Aviv University examined the mechanical wear of digging valves located at the tip of the female locust's abdomen, used to dig pits for laying eggs 3 to 4 times during her lifetime. They found that, unlike organs with remarkably high wear resistance, such as the mandible (lower jaw), the…

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