Ever since, skin bones have remained a recurring motif in evolution. Yet we still know surprisingly little about them. Why do ...

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In the battleground of nature, many animals have evolved mechanisms to both eat and avoid being eaten. This includes the production of chemical toxins, which may be used to incapacitate prey and make ...

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