The conservation of genome regulatory elements over long periods of evolution is not limited to vertebrates, as previously thought, but also in echinoderms (invertebrates). This is one of the most ...

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Starfish are some of the most recognisable animals in the world. But their simple appearance belies an evolutionary mystery - how did these animals evolve such an unusual shape? A new fossil discovery ...

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Like many other echinoderms (Echinodermata), brittle stars can regrow body parts. Some species also have the ability to reproduce asexually (fissiparity). This means that the animal divides and two ...

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Marine biologist Dr. Dave Pawson has embarked on over 100 dives to the ocean floor to unravel the mysteries of elusive invertebrates like sea cucumbers and brittle stars Emma Saaty There are few ...

Scientists trying to work out where a starfish’s head is have come to a startling conclusion: it is effectively the whole animal. As well as solving this longstanding mystery, the finding will help us ...

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