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Friday Weird Science: Barnacle sperm spray


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Sci is at Neurotic Physiology today, talking about the latest study in the wild sex life of the barnacle! Because when even the longest penis (relative to body length) in the world can’t get you laid, sometimes you just gotta put the sperm out there…and hope. Head over and check it out!

ScicuriousAbout the Author: Scicurious is a PhD in Physiology, and is currently a postdoc in biomedical research. She loves the brain. And so should you. Follow on Twitter @Scicurious.

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