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Fossil Evidence Points to First Fully Marine Amphibian
Original: Researchers Unearth Fossil Evidence of First Fully Marine Amphibian
Researchers have unearthed fossil evidence of what is described as the first amphibian known to live fully in the sea, according to findings reported by UC Davis scientists and circulated via EurekAlert!. The discovery sheds new light on how vertebrate ancestors transitioned from land back into marine environments. Details of the species and fossil site have not yet been widely elaborated in available coverage.
Why now: A newly announced fossil discovery rewrites understanding of amphibian evolution and marine adaptation.
Evidence
- Researchers Unearth Fossil Evidence of First Fully Marine Amphibian · UC Davis
- Researchers unearth fossil evidence of first fully marine amphibian · EurekAlert!
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