Arthropod fertilisation relies on sperm teamwork, study finds
Research indicates that fertilisation success in arthropods is driven by sperm cooperation instead of competition. The study observed that sperm frequently function in clusters—a process known as "sperm conjugation"—which boosts the likelihood of egg fertilisation. This collaborative behaviour has appeared, vanished, and reappeared throughout millions of years of evolution. These findings could shape the direction of future fertility studies.
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