Butterflies that befriend ants

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Using micro-CT scans, scientists unravelled the internal structure of some of these specialised organs in caterpillars of the lilac silverline, a lycaenid endemic to India. They detailed the morphology of dew patches and nectar glands that produce sugary solutions to attract ants, as well as tactile glands that produce ant-attracting chemicals.

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Wouldn't say they're friends as the caterpillars are eating the ant eggs/larvae.

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Good job. Just found out that you work in this field

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