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Scientists discover why snake embryos spiral
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Research revealed that snake embryos spiral to the right due to the differing growth rates of the body and intestines. This phenomenon occurs in the early stages of development, causing the snake's body to bend and form a spiral inside the egg.
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- Studied 913 embryos of 39 snake species
- Embryos spiral to the right
- Differing growth rates of body and intestines
- Snakes have long bodies among vertebrates
- Study uncovers the mystery of snake development
snakes · embryos · biologists
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