Egg Size May Explain Ammonite Extinction After Asteroid Impact
New research suggests that the size of eggs laid by ancient marine creatures may explain why ammonites went extinct while nautiloids survived the asteroid impact that ended the Cretaceous period.
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Ancient Animal Had Twisted Jaw for Grinding Plants
A 275-million-year-old animal, *Tanyka amnicola*, had a unique twisted jaw for grinding plants, challenging assumptions about early tetrapod diets.
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Ancient 50-Foot Snake Discovered in India
Scientists have discovered a new species of ancient snake, *Vasuki indicus*, in India, estimated to be up to 50 feet long, making it one of the largest snakes ever.
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T. Rex Fossil Reveals Preserved Blood Vessels From Ancient Injury
Preserved blood vessels were discovered in a 66-million-year-old T. rex fossil, revealing insights into dinosaur healing processes through advanced imaging.
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Ancient Snake Fossil Reveals Hind Legs and Lost Cheekbone
A 100-million-year-old snake fossil from Argentina, *Najash rionegrina*, reveals hind legs and a cheekbone, challenging previous theories on snake evolution.
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Ancient Amber Reveals Clawed True Bug Species
A 100-million-year-old fossil in amber has revealed a new true bug species, *Carcinonepa libererrantes*, possessing rare crab-like claws on its front legs.
Source: phys.org