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Spider named after Stephen Colbert has twice our chromosomes
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 highlighting the genome of Aptostichus stephencolberti, a trapdoor spider named after the US comedian, which carries twice as many chromosomes as a human. The species, found in California, was named in Colbert's honour with a silent 't' in the species name, and its unusually large genome is drawing attention from genetics enthusiasts.
Why now: The quirky combination of a celebrity-named spider and its surprising genomic oddity makes for an eye-catching science story.
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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