Matter: Why Would An Animal Trade One Body For Another?

CARL ZIMMER, NY Times: Science
Mon, 03/25/2019 - 7:46am

Most species undergo metamorphosis, but scientists aren’t sure why the process evolved. One new theory: Metamorphosis gives animals greater access to food.

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