June 26, 2019
SUFB 817: The Discovery Of The Narluga
The mating between a Beluga Father and Narwhal Mother over 30 years ago gave way to a hybridization . The mixing of species sounds great and fun to see the mixing of two species that give features of both parents. However, hybridization could lead to...
The mating between a Beluga Father and Narwhal Mother over 30 years ago gave way to a hybridization called a Narluga. The mixing of species sounds great and fun to see the mixing of two species that give features of both parents. However, hybridization could lead to a decrease in adaptive genes that make it easier for Arctic animals to survive in a harsh environment.
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