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When Jellyfish Became Parasites, Strange Things Happened
Once upon a time, a jellyfish became a parasite, and its descendants became unrecognizable.
An Anglerfish Discovered, Thanks to an Oil Spill
Let it not be said that nothing good ever came from an oil spill, as this newly described species of deep-sea anglerfish shows
Leaping Nematodes! Tiny Worms Jump to Reach Next Victim
A tiny worm called Steinernema can fling itself nearly ten times its own length and seven times its height in pursuit of a new host.
The Adorable Alabama Whirligig Beetle That Eluded Entomologists
Whirligig beetles are not obscure -- not only are they abundant and widespread, they call attention to themselves in the boldest possible way. And yet a new species has just been discovered in our very own back yard...
The World's Largest Mining Operation Is Run by Fungi
If you sift the mineral particles from conifer forest soil, wash them, and examine them under a microscope, you will discover a startling detail: tiny tunnels.
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A Fungus Is the Founder of the Hair Club for Trees
At last, scientists have identified the stylist that gives hornbeam and elderberry salon-worthy hair.
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