Resume de l’article : Les animaux moches négligés par la science

Article Summary and Answer:

The article « Les animaux moches, négligés par la science » (Ugly animals, neglected by science) from Sciences et Avenir discusses the under-representation of unattractive or unusual-looking animals in scientific research.

The answer to your question is: Yes, unattractive or unusual-looking animals are indeed neglected in scientific research. This bias towards more aesthetically pleasing species can lead to a lack of knowledge about these lesser-known creatures, which can have consequences for their conservation and understanding of ecological systems.