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New Research: Floridian Ormia ochracea recognizes host cricket songs based on analysing song rhythm
A pregnant female Ormia ochracea fly has a challenging problem to solve. She must listen for the song of male crickets, locate one in the dark, and use him as a host for her developing offspring. But first, she has to decide whether that song is worth chasing. New research published in the Journal of…