Tiny particles help insects evade predators

Lin Wang; Tak Sing Wong

doi:10.7554/eLife.103508

Tiny particles help insects evade predators

Lin Wang, Tak Sing Wong

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Abstract

By reducing the reflection of ultraviolet light, hollow nanoparticles called brochosomes help to protect leafhoppers from predators.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	eLife
Volume	13
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.103508
State	Published - Oct 28 2024

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General Neuroscience
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Immunology and Microbiology

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Tiny particles help insects evade predators

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