New worm species found to have 3—not just two—different sexes

[Joe Carillo]

No matter your innate biological makeup or actual sexual tendencies, this scientific finding should interest you: a new species of worm has been found to have three—not just two—different sexes.

                     IMAGE CREDIT: CALTECH PHOTO ON CNN.COM


According to CNN.com in its September 27, 2019 issue, this worm species appears to be genetically predisposed to thrive in extreme conditions, so researchers believe that learning more about the factors that keep them alive in harsh environments could lead to a breakthrough in human health.

Read “Scientists discover a worm that has three sexes and a pouch like a kangaroo’s” in the September 27, 2019 issue of cnn.com now!

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