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The Hidden World of Electrostatic Ecology

The Quanta Podcast

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Electrostatic Signals in Predator-Prey Interactions

This chapter delves into how electrostatic charges influence predator-prey interactions, particularly between wasps and caterpillars. It examines the potential defensive behaviors of caterpillars triggered by the electric fields of wasps, emphasizing the evolutionary implications and the necessity for further research in this area.

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