Sea creatures reveal physics behind body shape
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- The study is exploring the physical mechanisms that drive the extraordinary range of animal body shapes observed in nature.
- Researchers are using sea anemones, corals, and jellyfish – all from the same phylum – to understand why their body plans are so strikingly different despite their close biological relationship.
- The findings aim to provide a deeper understanding of the physical constraints and forces that shape biological forms, offering insights into developmental biology and evolution.
Why it matters: Understanding the physics of body shape diversity could unlock secrets of development and evolution.
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