To Survive, This Bug Builds a House of Bubbles | ScienceTake

Spittlebugs feed on watery sap from plants and then excrete bubbly foam to create a protective fortress around themselves. Later, they emerge as adult froghoppers. Find out more in this week’s episode of ScienceTake. Read the story here: Every week, ScienceTake answers questions like how monkeys teach manners, elephants show empathy and ants imitate water. Tune in Tuesdays at 4 p.m.
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