More to Love about Springtails, Those Adorable Gymnasts

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Does it have to be called an “evolutionary success” instead of a success? The word “evolutionary” performs no function. It is also contrary to the evidence. Source
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ID Education Day Is Coming to Tacoma, November 6!

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This is a fantastic field trip opportunity for middle and high school students in homeschool and private school settings to interact directly with scientists. Source
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Springtails: Wingless Arthropods that Can Fly

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The fossil record shows a “Hexapod Gap.” Unfortunately for Darwin, the two leading theories to explain the gap can be ruled out. Source
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