Tag: fish evolution
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Tongue-Bite Innovation Rewrites 310 Million-Year Fish Evolution
Unveiling the Tongue-Bite: A 310-Million-Year Innovation A recent study by a University of Michigan-led team reveals the earliest known tongue-like biting structure in an ancient fish. The species, Platysomus, lived about 310 million years ago during the Pennsylvanian period, a time when ray-finned fishes were experimenting with new feeding strategies. The discovery shows that these…
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The Surprising Connection Between Fish Cloacas and Human Fingers
Introduction The evolutionary journey from fish to humans is filled with intriguing twists, but a recent study has taken this exploration to unexpected depths. Researchers have uncovered a fascinating connection between fish cloacas and the development of human fingers. This discovery sheds light on the genetic transitions that have occurred over millions of years. Understanding…