Male dragonflies lose their 'bling' in hotter climates

(Washington University in St. Louis) A study in PNAS led by Washington University in St. Louis finds that dragonfly males have consistently evolved less breeding coloration in regions with hotter climates. The research reveals that mating-related traits can be just as important to how organisms adapt to their climates as survival-related traits.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news