Zebra Shark Stegostoma Tigrinum Is A Small Species..

Zebra shark (Stegostoma tigrinum) is a small species inhabiting shallow coral reefs, which – believe it or not – can clone itself!

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It has been observed that Zebra sharks can reproduce through the process of parthenogenesis where the female produces offspring without fertilization by a male. Through this form of asexual reproduction, female Zebra sharks produce genetically identical offspring, which are clones of each other and the parent. If this isn’t a real superpower, then what is?

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Sadly, Zebra sharks are classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild because of overfishing.

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