They traced the ancient lineages of two species to reveal the insects' lengthy history of asexual reproduction.

So the first essential ingredient is a dream. Of course, imagination by itself does not suffice. You must acquire the skills to match your dreams—or you will remain a bemused armchair sandcastler, nurturing pipe dreams of unfulfillable glory. / Fortunately the skills required for sandcastling are developed with reasonable ease in a pleasant environment. […] The sandcastlers who would duplicate the original had to make crumbling beach sand the consistency of granite in order to support the delicate archways, the balustrades and balconies, and the flying buttresses of Heiliggeist Cathedral.

Seedlessness is a highly desirable trait for fresh fruits.

And oh, Aunt Em! I'm so glad to be at home again!