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Description: This question vexed Darwin - and now we have a fascinating answer. ↓↓ Links & Info ↓↓ SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE: npr.org/skunkbear SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/2dH6fpR TUMBLR: skunkbear.tumblr.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/nprskunkbear TWITTER: twitter.com/NPRskunkbear This paper lays out the Neural Crest Cell hypothesis: genetics.org/content/197/3/795 This paper critiques the NCC hypothesis and raises some questions: rsos.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/3/6/160107 Credits: Produced by Adam Cole (@cadamole) and Ryan Kellman Senior Editor: Alison Richards Supervising Editor: Andrea Kissack Copyright © 2018 NPR. All rights reserved. Visit our website terms of use for further information. npr.org/about-npr/179876898/terms-of-use For permission to reuse this video, visit our permissions pages at npr.org npr.org/about-npr/179881519/rights-and-permissions-information Music from firstcom.com: "Hustle and Bustle" by Ben Stone and Finlay Green "Quick and Quirky" by Carl Harms SFX from Freesound.org users: tjandrasounds adrilahan nikorn misterlockbridge spookymodern amholma kinoton marissrar saturdaysoundguy withormoraes killyourpepe coldvet