Climate Mutation Allows Flour Beetles to Survive and Thrive
Climate mutation has enabled flour beetles to survive and thrive in the face of a changing climate. Scientists at the University of Arizona have discovered a gene mutation in the flour beetle that has allowed them to adapt to warm temperatures that were once deadly to them. The gene mutation provides the beetles with an evolutionary advantage that has enabled them to survive and even thrive in hotter climates. This adaptation has given the species a leg up in the face of climate change, and could have implications for other species’ ability to survive the effects of global warming. The study’s lead author, Dr. Benjamin Philip, said the findings could be used to help other species better adapt to climate change.
source: Phys.org