'Virgin Birth' By Shark Confirmed: Second Case Ever


	'Virgin Birth' By Shark Confirmed: Second Case Ever

invictus

10-10-2008 7:27 PM

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biology, genetics, marine life, sharks, virgin birth, science

invictus says:

The "Jaws Messiah"?

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10-10-2008 7:42 PM

shaor

wow! if that were humans, who would need a man!

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