Giant sperm shows size matters for some animals
Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 13:56
in Paleontology & Archaeology
LONDON (Reuters) - Tiny mussel-like creatures living 100 million years ago made giant sperm longer than their own bodies, proving size has always mattered for some animals when it comes to sex, scientists said on Thursday.
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