deer keds, notorious blood-feeding parasites that rely on flight and vision to find hosts, undergo a dramatic shift in their lifestyle after landing. Their ability to see is significantly reduced – losing almost half the function of vision-related genes – as they shed their wings and focus entirely on feeding and reproduction. This fascinating trade-off suggests a remarkable adaptation for maximizing energy resources.
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