Evolution’s Long-Distance Runners: Unraveling the Web of Life The natural world is full of surprises, and a recent study has uncovered a fascinating twist in the tale of evolution. Imagine a scenario where a snake in Thailand could indirectly shape the destiny of its counterpart in the Philippines, despite never crossing paths. This intriguing concept challenges our fundamental understanding of how species evolve and interact. The Messenger Effect: Biologists have long focused on local interactions, assuming that co-evolution requires species to share the same space. However, this study, led by Akiva Topper and colleagues, flips this assumption on its head. (Read more…)
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