Monday, April 4, 2016

This 'Kite Runner' arthopod kept its young tethered to its body with strings

Modern-day parents aren't the first to put their kids on a leash. This week researchers describe an unusual 430-million-year-old arthropod that appears to have kept its young tethered to its body with strings in order to keep them safe.

Arthropods are a diverse group of animals that include crustaceans,...



via L.A. Times - Science http://ift.tt/1Xdzlf0

No comments:

Post a Comment