Contemporary loss of migration in monarch butterflies [Evolution]
The annual migration of the monarch butterfly Danaus plexippus is in peril. In an effort to aid population recovery, monarch enthusiasts across North America participate in a variety of conservation efforts, including captive rearing and release of monarch butterflies throughout the summer and autumn. However, the impact of captive breeding...
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - Category: Science Authors: Ayşe Tenger–Trolander, Wei Lu, Michelle Noyes, Marcus R. Kronforst Tags: Biological Sciences Source Type: research