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How a flightless beetle crossed the Atlantic
Original: The mystery behind a flightless beetle’s transatlantic journey
Researchers are puzzling over how a flightless beetle species ended up on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. With the insect unable to fly, scientists are weighing explanations such as rafting on driftwood, transport in soil or cargo, or ancient land connections. The case offers a rare window into how species disperse across oceans without wings, and it has drawn attention from biologists tracking unusual distribution patterns.
Why now: The paradox of a flightless insect appearing across an ocean is a striking scientific puzzle that challenges assumptions about species dispersal.
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