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Ensuring Fossilization and the Mystery of Green Mammals
The chapter explores strategies to increase the chances of being fossilized post-mortem, including avoiding decomposition by scavengers and unique fossilization processes. It also delves into the rarity of green mammals, discussing color perception in animals and the symbiotic relationship between sloths and algae. Additionally, it touches on the concept of hybridization in the animal kingdom, highlighting genetic barriers to interbreeding and species classification.
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