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Can Aphids Photosynthesize?
Well, no. But recent research shows that at least some may be able to convert sunlight into energy in a process very similar to the way plants do it. A study published in Nature magazine back in August looked at a … Continue reading
Posted in Prairie Insects, Prairie Natural History
Tagged aphid, energy, insect, nature.com, photosynthesis, photosynthesize, research, science, sunlight
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