Sperm Size Isn't Everything

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 11:28 in Physics & Chemistry

Contrary to common scientific belief, the length of a sperm's tail does not always determine how fast it can swim. Research has shown that in the counterintuitive microscopic world in which sperm operate, streamlining and longer tails don't always provide a speed advantage.

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