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Squid are covered in tiny hairs like the ones in your ear
Original: Squid are covered in little hairs like the ones in your ear https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/environment/s
Squid are covered in small hair-like structures resembling the tiny hairs found inside the human ear, according to Popular Science. The feature highlights new research into squid skin and how these microscopic hairs may work, drawing comparisons between cephalopod biology and human anatomy. The story is drawing interest from readers curious about marine biology and the unexpected similarities between squid and humans.
Why now: A surprising biological comparison between squid and human ear hairs is circulating online.
Evidence
- Squid are covered in little hairs like the ones in your ear https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/environment/squid-covered-in-hair/ · popsci.com@web.brid.gy · 5
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