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Firebrats and Silverfish Are Rocking Some Old-School Looks

Firebrats and silverfish are pretty darn similar to some of the earliest insects on Earth.

02/23/2021

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Deep Look

Firebrats and Silverfish Are Rocking Some Old-School Looks

Season 8 Episode 4 | 4m 36sVideo has Closed Captions

Firebrats and silverfish are pretty darn similar to some of the earliest insects on Earth.

What *is* that bizarre fish-shaped thing squirming in your sink at night? Firebrats and silverfish are pretty darn similar to some of the earliest insects on Earth. With three long filaments poking out their back, no wings and mini-me babies, they have something to teach us about survival.

02/23/2021

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Deep Look

Firebrats and Silverfish Are Rocking Some Old-School Looks

Season 8 Episode 4 | 4m 36sVideo has Closed Captions

What *is* that bizarre fish-shaped thing squirming in your sink at night? Firebrats and silverfish are pretty darn similar to some of the earliest insects on Earth. With three long filaments poking out their back, no wings and mini-me babies, they have something to teach us about survival.

02/23/2021

FromDigital Studios

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