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Ancient DNA debunks Rapa Nui ‘ecological suicide’ theory

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Unveiling the Parasitoid Wasp

This chapter explores the groundbreaking discovery of a tiny parasitoid wasp that preys on adult Drosophila fruit flies, a behavior previously undocumented in the scientific community. It details the wasp's unique life cycle, its interactions with the flies, and the surprising resilience demonstrated by the flies in response to parasitism. The chapter highlights the implications of this research for understanding host-parasite dynamics and evolutionary adaptations.

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