Posted on Feb 17, 2024
Hidden DNA found in blue whales reveals they've been mating with other species — and their hybrid...
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Newly sequenced genomes of blue whales in the Atlantic Ocean contain "unexpectedly high" levels of fin whale DNA, hinting that the two species have been interbreeding much more than previously realized. Blue whales in the Atlantic Ocean are harboring a previously unknown and potentially alarming level of hybrid DNA, a new study shows. The findings hint that whale hybrids are much more reproductively viable than previously realized.
Hidden DNA found in blue whales reveals they've been mating with other species — and their hybrid...
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Okay, what does this mean in the grand scheme of things? Thanks Sister Charlie.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
There was a population rebound but it doesn't appear to be pure blue whales but subspecies of hybrids.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
Lt Col Charlie Brown -
AWE, What The "L"... Too Many Drinks And Ya Never Know What'll Happen.
AWE, What The "L"... Too Many Drinks And Ya Never Know What'll Happen.
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"Hidden DNA found in blue whales reveals they've been mating with other species
~ and their hybrid offspring".~
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AWE COME ON: Just Admit It;~~ We've All Had Those Days;
And A Lot Of Those Nights, As Well. ...But All WE Have To Do Is:
"Jump In Our Car, Go To A Bar, And Bring Some Of That Stuff Back Home With Us."
"It's Been A HARD Days Night, I Been Work'en Like A Dog........"
~ and their hybrid offspring".~
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AWE COME ON: Just Admit It;~~ We've All Had Those Days;
And A Lot Of Those Nights, As Well. ...But All WE Have To Do Is:
"Jump In Our Car, Go To A Bar, And Bring Some Of That Stuff Back Home With Us."
"It's Been A HARD Days Night, I Been Work'en Like A Dog........"
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