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Giant stick insect fooled scientists for decades
Original: This giant stick insect fooled scientists for decades
Scientists have described a giant stick insect that went misidentified or overlooked for decades, according to new research. The species had apparently been hiding in plain sight, mistaken for related insects until closer examination revealed it was distinct. The find highlights how little is still known about insect biodiversity, even among large species.
Why now: A newly announced discovery of a large insect species that evaded scientific recognition for decades is drawing attention.
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- This giant stick insect fooled scientists for decades · ScienceDaily
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