What fathers in the animal kingdom can tell us about humans
When people talk about animal parents, often they are thinking about mothers. But the role of fathers in the animal kingdom is fascinating—and can tell us a lot about ourselves.
When people talk about animal parents, often they are thinking about mothers. But the role of fathers in the animal kingdom is fascinating—and can tell us a lot about ourselves.
Evolution
Jul 3, 2024
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A research group has discovered that high concentrations of D-amino acids, in addition to L-amino acids, are present in the body tissues of polychaetes and that their composition is species-specific.
Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Astrobiology
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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Ecology
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Social Sciences
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