**Pheromones found to influence death feigning behavior in beetles**

Predation is a driving force in the evolution of anti-predator strategies, and death feigning, characterized by immobility in response to threats, is a common defensive mechanism across various animal species. While this behavior can enhance an individual's survival prospects by reducing a predator's interest, it also carries costs, such as limited opportunities for feeding and reproduction.

https://phys.org/news/2023-10-pheromones-death-feigning-behavior-beetles.html