Bugs That Rule The World

Mantises are masters of disguise and evolution has shaped their camouflage in surprising ways. More

Mantises may look unearthly, but they’re uniquely adapted to life on this planet. These incredible hunters have repeatedly evolved into “ecomorphs”—groups that aren’t closely related, but share incredible adaptations to similar habitats. This happens so consistently in their history that it’s almost baffling. Do these dazzling displays of convergence have something to tell us about evolution?

AIR DATE 5/29/24