@uti1ity27@Rainmaker1973 Instead of shaking your head like moron, pick up a book and educate yourself. A lot better than looking like sister loving hillbilly who yells at the sun.
@Rainmaker1973 SMH. Just more garbage "science". Assumptions built on assumptions built on assumptions, now so far from anything resembling actual scientific investigation yet almost no one questions it any more. Ridiculous.
Over the last 250 million years, at least five completely unrelated lineages of crustaceans have independently evolved into crab-like forms, a phenomenon so common that biologists gave it its own name: carcinization.
And despite decades of study, scientists still don’t fully understand why it keeps happening.
Detailed evolutionary research shows that “crabbiness”, the distinctive wide, flattened body, tucked tail, and armored shell, has appeared, disappeared, and sometimes reappeared across different branches of the crustacean family tree. In one of the strangest cases, king crabs actually re-evolved crab-like traits after their ancestors had already lost them (a process called decarcinization).
This repeated convergence suggests the crab body plan offers powerful survival advantages. Crabs are incredibly successful and adaptable, thriving in virtually every marine and coastal environment on Earth — from coral reefs and rainforests to deep-sea vents and underground caves.
Their sideways scuttling allows quick directional changes while keeping an eye on predators, and their hard exoskeleton provides excellent protection. Yet the mystery remains: some crab-like species walk forward, others have ditched the shell entirely, and plenty of non-crab crustaceans do just fine without ever evolving into crabs.
The real fascination for biologists lies in what this tells us about evolution itself: under certain environmental pressures, nature seems to repeatedly converge on the same highly effective solutions — almost as if the crab shape is one of evolution’s favorite “optimal” designs.
[“One hundred years of carcinization – the evolution of the crab-like habitus in Anomura (Arthropoda: Crustacea).” Biological Journal of the Linnean Society]
@MelissaLantsman This is the perfect conservative post. A dash of misinformation, a sprinkle of ignorance, a spoonful of disrespect in an otherwise frivolous message from a Con. Spend less time on your phone and more in your actual constituency.
Carney called the US trade break a ‘rapture.’ Now he touts ‘deeper integration.’
The most important economic question facing Canada in a generation and the PM is just vibes-posting.
Nobody, including him, knows what he actually thinks. ctvnews.ca/canada/article…
After Tuesday's acquittal on felony strangulation and assault charges, Stefon Diggs's lawyer says, "Professional athletes have a target on their back." nbcsports.com/nfl/profootbal…
Dwayne Johnson says “it’s about time” he meets Meryl Streep while honoring her #DevilWearsPrada co-stars Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci at their Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony:
“Let me just say one word that I think epitomizes Emily: tequila. Kidding! Even though she’s a hell of a drinking partner.”
‘MICHAEL 2’ is moving forward with meetings for the film taking place shortly.
Filming will begin this year or 2027 depending on Antoine Fuqua's schedule.
(Source: open.spotify.com/episode/48zLoQ…)
@CKDeGods@RepMcGovern But not your pedofile president, got it. So maybe not so much repulsed but supportive? And you have kids? Maybe time for you guys to look into sterilization. Get a fucking life you piece of shit.
I am repulsed by this photo. Does Trump now think he is Jesus? First he attacks and insults Pope Leo, now he depicts himself as Christ and tries to mock God. This is outrageous, offensive, and profane. Clearly he is not well. As an American, a Catholic, a human—I am disgusted.
Mark Carney is seizing a costly Liberal majority that voters denied him, and doing so through backroom deals.
In January, MP Gladu said that floor crossers should face voters in a byelection to give voters the final say. I could not agree more.
She should do so. The people in her community voted for our Conservative vision of a Canada that is affordable, safe, and strong at home, not for the costly Liberal government she has now joined.
She should honour her word and let voters decide.
🇨🇦🇳🇱The friendship between Canada and the Netherlands is very close and goes back a long way. The Canadians played a crucial role in liberating our country. And more than a million people with Dutch roots live in Canada. We work together closely in the international arena, for example within NATO and in supporting Ukraine.
This afternoon I had an introductory phone conversation with Prime Minister @MarkJCarney. We both have many serious concerns about the war in Iran and its impact on the region and the wider world. Along with our international partners, we are monitoring the situation closely and seeking solutions. At the same time, we remain fully focused on the war in Ukraine. During the call we also discussed opportunities to expand our cooperation in the areas of security, the defence industry, energy and trade.
First look at DreamWorks' new film ‘FORGOTTEN ISLAND’.
The film follows 2 best friends trapped in a mystical world but their only way of escape is to erase all their memories of each other.
Directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado (‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’).
Andrew Garfield says he would like to see a live-action ‘SPIDER-GWEN’ movie starring Emma Stone and directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
(Source: @hitsradiouk)
“If Canada can convince the United States that we are more valuable as a reliable, committed partner within a strong, unencumbered North America, the 21st century will be neither the American nor the Canadian century, but the North American century,” says MLI Managing Director @brianleecrowley for Inside Policy.
Read full article here⬇️
@MarkJCarney As someone with Norwegian heritage, it makes me very proud to see Canada re-establishing these relationships that will only strengthen both nations. Keep up the fight Mr. Prime minister and enjoy a much deserved break. 🇨🇦🇳🇴
The relationship between Canada and Norway is rooted in shared values, interests, and cooperation — as Arctic nations and founding members of NATO.
Prime Minister Støre and I are forging a new partnership — rooted in space-based technologies, A.I., critical minerals, and strengthened collective security.
@PeteBlackburn Give me a break. You guys win 1 gold in 46 years and it's "we own your sport, and 51s State BS. Win with class for once. It's gross and why most of the civilized world finds you abhorrent. Enjoy the win, celebrate it, but also have some respect
@EndWokeness Congratulations. One gold in 46yrs is quite the achievement. Shame you guys are such fucking losers, it would be nice to congratulate on your first gold.