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This study investigates kin recognition in the caterpillars of the butterfly Heliconius erato phyllis, focusing on their cannibalistic behavior towards eggs. Two experiments demonstrated that caterpillars cannibalized nonkin eggs at a significantly higher rate than sibling eggs, suggesting they can recognize and discriminate between kin and nonkin. The findings imply that kin recognition may play a role in the evolutionary adaptations of these butterflies, particularly in relation to cannibalism and kin sel
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