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THE URCHIN’S TALE, PART 2
Sea urchins are weird, spiky, and at first glance, don’t seem all that interesting. But beneath that uncharismatic appearance is a creature that has been central to scientific discoveries? that changed the way we understand the natural world. In part 1 of the urchin’s tale, I highlighted what these unassuming critters have taught us about the processes that shape ecosystems. In part 2, I will explore their role in developing our understanding of the fundamental processes that shape us, as well as the other animals that share our world.
THE URCHIN’S TALE, PART 1
Sea urchins have been at the center of many scientific insights that shaped the way we understand the natural world. They have taught us many different things - from the workings of entire ecosystems, to the workings of tiny cells. In this series, I will highlight some of the ways that these animals have helped us better understand ourselves and our world.