For wasps, spotty faces equal killer kung fu

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For wasps, spotty faces equal killer kung fu

Just as some people look too scary to get into a fight with, so too do the looks on the faces of some wasps keep others away.

Like a karate black belt, paper wasps wear black spots to warn others of their grappling prowess, according to a new study that illustrates a strategy animals can use to avoid fights.


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