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Ancient Rome’s Crabs: A Story Written in DNA and Evolution
Rome’s ancient ruins are not just about human history they are also home to Italy’s only native freshwater crabs. These small crabs, called Potamon fluviatile, have lived in Rome’s waterways for thousands of years, surviving alongside emperors, gladiators, and today’s tourists. What’s truly interesting about them is not just how long they have been
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