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Higher temps may put monarch butterflies at risk
Higher temps may put monarch butterflies at risk Higher temperatures may increase the vulnerability of monarch butterflies to parasites, such as Ophryocystis elektroscirrha, which can cause smaller wingspans, lower weight, and shorter lifespans. The study found that monarchs exposed to elevated temperatures were 22% less tolerant of infection, meaning they were more susceptible to parasite […]
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