Duck-Billed Platypus DNA
By Genevieve Lill. Posted on .
Scientists believe the mapping of the duck billed platypus' genes will provide greater insight into human evolution, since the odd creatures are actually egg-laying mammals.
Not the least fascinating result of this exploration is the platypus' 10 sex chromosomes.
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