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Endangered sea snakes evolving separately for nearly a million years
Original: These endangered sea snakes have been evolving separately for up to 950,000 years, study finds
A new study has found that certain endangered sea snakes have been evolving as separate populations for up to 950,000 years. The findings highlight how long these isolated lineages have developed independently, underscoring their uniqueness and the potential loss to marine biodiversity if they disappear. Researchers say the discovery matters for conservation planning, since each distinct population may require targeted protection.
Why now: A newly published study about the snakes' long independent evolution has drawn fresh attention to their conservation.
Evidence
- These endangered sea snakes have been evolving separately for up to 950,000 years, study finds · The Times of India
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