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To study Galápagos cormorants, a geneticist gets creative

Scientist calls on community to get DNA samples from bird species

cormorants

GROUNDED  Unlike short-winged Galápagos cormorants (left), double-crested cormorants (right) and all other species have a wingspan meant for flying.

 

 

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By Tina Hesman Saey

- More than 2 years ago

Galápagos cormorants are the only flightless cormorant species.