Mechanics, Not Genetics, Determine Crocodile Head Scale Patterns
Mechanics, Not Genetics, Determine Crocodile Head Scale Patterns
The scales on a crocodile’s head develop differently than those on its body. The explanation lies in tissue mechanics.
The scales on a crocodile’s head develop differently than those on its body. The explanation lies in tissue mechanics.
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