Gyandromorphs: Half Male, Half Female

On January 24, 2015 by Tim Newman
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Gyandromorphs are animals which have done a genetic woopsie whilst building their bodies and accidentally made part of themselves male and part female. Gyandromorphism can effect a number of species, most commonly (and obviously) in butterflies, but...

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Dalceridae: Beautiful Slug Caterpillars

On December 27, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Dalceridae are commonly referred to as “slug” caterpillars because of their impressively slimy appearance. If I’m honest, I think the nickname is a little unfair. Slugs are unanimously considered to be ugly, whereas I...

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