Mammals have evolved into ant-eaters at least 12 times since the dinosaurs

'The finding is reminiscent of the famous phenomenon whereby crab body plans keep emerging, with at least five separate crab evolutions throughout evolutionary history.. There are twice as many origins of ant- and termite-eating in mammals as there are origins of crab body plans.'

https://www.sciencealert.com/mammals-have-evolved-into-anteaters-at-least-12-times-since-the-dinosaurs

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