<ul><li>Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Biology in Tübingen have discovered that nematodes can quickly shift their behavior from a standard diet to a purely predatory lifestyle.</li><li>This finding challenges the belief that genetic predisposition solely determines evolutionary adaptability.</li><li>The study highlights the significant role of environmental influences in shaping behavioral traits.</li><li>The research paves the way for a better understanding of behavioral plasticity and the interaction between genetics and environmental factors.</li></ul>

Inherited Predatory Behavior Observed Across Generations in Nematodes

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