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An example of 'good enough' in evolution: Female locusts' digging valves wear out after completing their task
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An example of 'good enough' in evolution: Female locusts' digging valves wear out after completing their task

Researchers at Tel Aviv University examined the mechanical wear of digging valves located at the tip of the female locust's abdomen, used to dig pits for laying eggs 3 to 4 times during her lifetime. They found that, unlike organs with remarkably high wear resistance, such as the mandible (lower jaw), the valves wear down substantially due to the intensive digging.
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