Oshiya or 'pusher' is an informal Japanese term for a worker who stands on the platform of a railway station during the morning and evening rush hours, and pushes people onto the train. This video is a good example of just how crowded it gets on Japanese trains.
What's Our Connection to the Platypus?
Scientists are still extremely curious about the duck-billed platypus, as it is one unique species to say the least. They are apparently a bit closer to understanding it though as they have revealed its genome sequence which could reveal more on the evolution of mammals.
An international team of researchers have released the genome sequence of the Ornithorhynchus anatinus, allowing them to compare the duck-billed platypus to normal mammals.
They found that the platypus genome has roughly the same number of protein-coding genes compared to other mammals.
It also has around 80% of the genes other mammals have as well.
There were some key differences found though, such as genes which allowed it to act like a reptile, shooting venom.
The platypus is extremely unique as it is a mammal that lays eggs, but also has a bill similar to a bird, and venom it can shoot out, similar to a snake reptile.
At first glance, the platypus appears as if it was the result of an evolutionary accident."
An international team of researchers have released the genome sequence of the Ornithorhynchus anatinus, allowing them to compare the duck-billed platypus to normal mammals.
They found that the platypus genome has roughly the same number of protein-coding genes compared to other mammals.
It also has around 80% of the genes other mammals have as well.
There were some key differences found though, such as genes which allowed it to act like a reptile, shooting venom.
The platypus is extremely unique as it is a mammal that lays eggs, but also has a bill similar to a bird, and venom it can shoot out, similar to a snake reptile.
At first glance, the platypus appears as if it was the result of an evolutionary accident."
Mahmood Ahmadinejad and His Cartoon (Tehran 2008)
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attended Tehran's 21st International Book Fair
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