invertebrates
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They Might Not Have a Spine, but Invertebrates Are the Backbone of Our Ecosystems
Many of Australia’s natural places are in a poor state. While important work is being done to protect particular species, we must also take a broader approach to returning entire ecosystems to their former glory – a strategy known as “rewilding”. Rewilding aims to restore the complex interactions that make up a functioning ecosystem. It…
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Seven Marine Animals That Look Exactly Like Dicks
The ocean is full of mystery. It is also full of penises. And biologists have taken note. Some marine animals look especially phallic — to the point that no one’s even trying to hide the truth behind a veil of innuendo. By that I mean there are literally sea creatures whose scientific names have the…