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The Skeptics Guide #889 - Jul 23 2022

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Is This a Mimicry Ring in Moths?

Moths produce an ultra sound to warn bats, i don't taste good. Don't eat me. Other moths mimic that sound so that they get the side benefit as well. This is the largest example of mimicry rings in nature. And it's pretty clear that it evolved multiple times, independentl independently.

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