Migration and dispersal of butterflies have contrasting effect on flight morphology – Phys.org

Butterflies show several types of movement. They can seasonally migrate long distances over hundreds of kilometers. Alternatively, butterflies also disperse over relatively short distances for feeding and breeding over several hours or days.
Migration and dispersal are vastly different activities with very different benefits and risks. NCBS Grad student Vaishali Bhaumik and her advisor Dr. Krushnamegh Kunte decided to investigate the effects of such activities on the morphology (form and struct…

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