Brown locusts have survived a long drought in South Africa – here's how
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par Frances Duncan, Professor, School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand
Eggs can remain in the soil for several years with the embryos waiting to receive sufficient moisture to complete development. This results in synchronised hatching when there's sufficient rain.
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jeudi 22 avril 2021
