In a Warming Climate, Insects May Still Shrink In Fear

Fear limits a climate-change-spurred boost in growth.

By Rebecca Boyle | Published Dec 3, 2014 1:25 AM

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Damselfy in Flight

A new study shows for the first time that damselflies and other insects’ fear of their predators, in addition to temperature, ultimately limits how fast they grow.

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In a Warming Climate, Insects May Still Shrink In Fear