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Oak Trees Delay Spring to Starve Caterpillars in Evolutionary Arms Race

Trees shift leaf emergence by just three days after heavy insect attacks, cutting caterpillar damage by over half in surprisingly effective defense.

Oak Trees Delay Spring to Starve Caterpillars in Evolutionary Arms Race
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