Why watching comb jellies poop has stunned evolutionary biologistsThe discovery of the previously undetected, sphinctered anus in comb jellies throws the ordered descent of through-gut digestive tracts all out of whack. Not to worry, though; a new evolution story is in the works.
Monday, March 28, 2016
Comb Jellies Poop: Another Block Kicked Out From Under Linear Evolution
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It's clear this is just a sign of devolution. Comb jellies had the digestive track, didn't need it, so they got rid of it for years. With the advent of global warming, they needed it back. /sarc
I should have seen that; the narrative is now safe again. Whew! Close call.
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