These Tiny Sea Critters Are Testing Darwin’s Theories

While we’re pretty clear on the general idea of evolution, we still have plenty to learn about its specific mechanisms. And in this case, the mating habits of these tiny sea critters are getting us closer to answering a long-standing question about one of Darwin’s evolutionary theories.

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