Dung Beetle Study Suggests That Sisyphus Would Have Appreciated A Buddy | DefectorDung Beetle Study Suggests That Sisyphus Would Have Appreciated A Buddy - Defector
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The quintessential image of a dung beetle at work also mirrors the myth: a lone male beetle pushing a smelly sphere with enormous difficulty and no assistance. But in certain species, dung can spark a collaboration between a male and female.