A new study published in the journal Science has uncovered a unique survival strategy of insects that could provide insights into their adaptability. Researchers from the University of Exeter studied a species of beetle in the UK and discovered that they are able to switch from being a prey species to a predator species depending on the availability of resources. This is the first time that such a behavior has been documented in an insect species. The findings could help to explain why some species of insects are able to survive in changing environments, as well as provide clues as to how they might adapt to future changes in their habitats.

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source: Phys.org