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Hawaiian flies evolve enhanced hearing to track crickets

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Research from St. Olaf College and the University of Denver, published in Current Biology, found that a parasitic fly in Hawaii has evolved to eavesdrop on the mating calls of Pacific field crickets. The flies were likely introduced to the Islands by Polynesian settlers and European cargo ships.

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Hawaiian flies evolve enhanced hearing to track crickets

Research from St. Olaf College and the University of Denver, published in Current Biology, found that a parasitic fly in Hawaii has evolved to eavesdrop on the mating calls of Pacific field crickets. The flies were likely introduced to the Islands by Polynesian settlers and European cargo ships.

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Hawaiian Parasitic Flies Enhance Auditory Skills to Target Host Crickets

Research conducted by scientists from St. Olaf College and the University of Denver has unveiled a remarkable evolutionary adaptation observed in a parasitic fly native to Hawaii. This study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Current Biology, reveals how the Ormia ochracea fly has developed the ability to eavesdrop on the mating calls of Pacific field crickets, showcasing a compelling example of how interconnected species can evolve in the …

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