Researchers Document First Case of Virgin Birth in Sharks
Researchers have documented the first case of virgin birth in cartilaginous fish, after busting the mystery surrounding the birth of a shark in an aquarium.
Researchers have documented the first case of virgin birth in cartilaginous fish, after busting the mystery surrounding the birth of a shark in an aquarium.
According to Dr Yopak, sharks and their relatives represented the earliest jawed vertebrates.
"Despite broad divergence, there are a number of common features of the brain that evolved at least as early as cartilaginous fishes and persist across all vertebrates," News.com.au quoted her as saying.
Popularity of Omega-3 Supplements Poses Threat to Deep Sea Sharks
Soaring popularity of omega-3 supplements, marketed as the best way to keep diseases away, has increased the danger for deep sea sharks.
Soaring popularity of omega-3 supplements, marketed as the best way to keep diseases away, has increased the danger for deep sea sharks.
"This information may direct researchers' efforts towards targeting the visual system when developing repellents for sharks," Yopak added.
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Human Teeth as Strong as Those of Tiger Sharks
A new study conducted by a team of German researchers has found that human teeth are smaller in size and number, their strength is comparable to those of a tiger shark.
A new study conducted by a team of German researchers has found that human teeth are smaller in size and number, their strength is comparable to those of a tiger shark.
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Can Sharks Give Advance Warning of Storms?
A new research has suggested that sharks could be used to save lives by giving advance warning of storms, as they can sense minute changes in air pressure .
A new research has suggested that sharks could be used to save lives by giving advance warning of storms, as they can sense minute changes in air pressure .
