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Aphid

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55.6514, 12.1978

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Description:

Some aphids have telescoping generations. That is, the parthenogenetic, viviparous female has a daughter within her, who is already parthenogenetically producing her own daughter. Thus a female's diet can affect the body size and birth rate of more than two generations (daughters and granddaughters)

Habitat:

Rose leaves!

Notes:

This female aphid was giving birth to a young aphid which can be seen on the photos and also an ant was walking around protecting the aphids.

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PublishedMay 18, 2013

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