Why Do Some Earwigs Have Lopsided Pincers? | #DeepLook #Shorts
Many animals seem to show a preference for symmetry in a potential mate. It can be a clue that the mate has the genes necessary to develop properly and thrive in an environment full of stresses and dangers.
But some critters buck the trend. Like the earwig, a diminutive insect found on every continent except Antarctica.
Learn more in our episode "What Do Earwigs Do With Those Pincers Anyway?" ? https://youtu.be/HuOnqWpIL9E
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