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Why scientists once thought eels were different species
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Eel reproduction was a complete mystery for centuries because they mutate so aggressively as they age. They start as transparent leaves, turn into tiny yellow snakes, and finally morph into the horrifying silver tubes we know and hate. Early biologists literally categorized them as entirely different species because eels refuse to maintain a stable identity.
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