Nature's Recourse - Science News.

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  • Author(s): Milius, Susan
  • Source:
    Science News for Kids. 7/31/2010, Vol. 178 Issue 3, p18-18. 1p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      MUTUALISM (Biology); ANIMAL-plant relationships; DECEPTION; PLANT species; ANIMAL species
    • Abstract:
      The article offers information on the studies focusing on instances of cheating in the natural world and how plants and animals react to such situations. It states that almost all species on the planet get engaged in mutualism and discusses the reasons behind this strategy which can be considered to be similar to cheating. The article further highlights how species including fig trees, squids and beans deal with cheating.