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Spider named after Stephen Colbert has double the human chromosome count
Original: A spider named after Stephen Colbert has twice as many chromosomes as a human - Popular Science reports on the genomic p
Popular Science is reporting on the genome of Aptostichus stephencolberti, a trapdoor spider named after the US comedian, which carries twice as many chromosomes as a human. The article highlights the species' genomic quirks, including the silent 't' in its name, drawing attention from science and genetics enthusiasts online.
Why now: The unusual fact that a celebrity-named spider outstrips humans in chromosome count is a surprising genetics story making the rounds.
Stephen ColbertAptostichus stephencolbertiPopular Science
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- A spider named after Stephen Colbert has twice as many chromosomes as a human - Popular Science reports on the genomic peculiarities of Aptostichus stephencolberti, where the 't' is silent. # science # biology # genetics https://www. popsci.com/environment/stephen… · Econopass@flipboard.com · 1
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