Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Cockroaches that eat each other's wings become exclusive partners

Scientists have discovered that, far from being solitary insects, some cockroaches appear to form an exclusive bond with a partner. And how do they get this relationship off the ground? By eating each other's wings.

Cockroaches that eat each other's wings become exclusive partners
Image: Phys.org
Scientists have discovered that, far from being solitary insects, some cockroaches appear to form an exclusive bond with a partner. And how do they get this relationship off the ground? By eating each other's wings.

Originally published at Phys.org

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