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Giant stick insect fooled scientists for decades
Original: This giant stick insect fooled scientists for decades
Researchers have identified a giant stick insect that went misidentified for decades, having escaped proper scientific classification despite its size. The find highlights how even large, conspicuous species can hide in plain sight, with specimens in collections mislabelled or confused with related species until new examination set the record straight.
Why now: The novelty of a large insect evading scientific recognition for so long is striking to general audiences.
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- This giant stick insect fooled scientists for decades · ScienceDaily
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