Developmental, regenerative, and behavioral dynamics in acoel reproduction (opens in new tab)

Biology is built on a foundation of natural history: a basic understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of animals in both laboratory and field settings. Centuries of research have provided extensive knowledge about some organisms, yet many animals –such as acoels – remain largely mysterious. Acoels, a phylum of mostly marine worms, are likely the outgroup to all other Bilateria. Studying acoels and their relatives is therefore vital for understanding the evolution of animal body ...