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Tick Shells Act as 'Chitinous USB Drives' Storing Environmental History, Study Finds

Research from the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences suggests that the shells of meadow ticks function like 'chitinous USB drives,' accumulating elements from their surroundings during feeding.

27 Feb, 12:26 — 27 Feb, 12:26
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