Rafting on floating fruit is effective for oceanic dispersal of flightless weevils [RESEARCH ARTICLE]

This study provides the first empirical evidence that P. jitanasaius larvae can survive ‘rafting’ on ocean currents and that the eggs and larvae of these weevils have the highest probability of crossing the oceanic barrier. This ability may facilitate over-the-sea dispersal of these flightless insects and further shape their distribution and speciation pattern in the Western Pacific islands.

Source: Journal of Experimental Biology - December 13, 2018 Category: Biology Authors: Yeh, H.-Y., Tseng, H.-Y., Lin, C.-P., Liao, C.-P., Hsu, J.-Y., Huang, W.-S. Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research