Narwhal tusks twist in opposite directions in a mathematically unique pattern
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A study published today in Nature Communications reveals that narwhal tusks are made of two spirals twisting in opposite directions—their outer structure twists left while the interior twists right, with both helices always having the same handedness, a pattern researchers say is unique to the species.
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