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Bat Family Origins Traced to Europe 65 Million Years Ago

Original: 🦇 NEW: A recent # Nature study analyzed # genomes from 103 bat species across all 21 living families, plus physical trai

A new study in Nature analyzed genomes from 103 bat species spanning all 21 living bat families, along with physical traits from dozens of species and fossil evidence. Researchers concluded that bats originated in Europe roughly 65 million years ago, later spreading to Africa, Asia and other regions. The findings are being shared widely in science communities as a significant update to understanding bat evolution.

Why now: The new Nature study offers a major revised account of where and when bats first evolved, drawing attention from science audiences.

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• 🦇 NEW: A recent # Nature study analyzed # genomes from 103 bat species across all 21 living families, plus physical traits from dozens of species and # fossils . The results place bat origins in # Europe around 65 million years ago, with later spread to # Africa , # Asia , the… · tksst@fediscience.org · 5

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