specimen

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The new specimen predates them by 20 million years, placing M. cousteaui near the base of the chelicerate lineage.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"When we first found the specimen, we saw some leg bones preserved and some vertebrae," Jung said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

It had been tucked away in a museum drawer for decades as it was thought to have been an unremarkable specimen.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

She recovered key anatomical features including teeth, jawbones, and parts of the skull, which later allowed scientists to identify the specimen as a new species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

As if to study a rare specimen, Dr. Finch produced his glasses, put them on, tilted his head back, and looked at her.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee