vertebrate
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The find marks the first time scientists have recovered a large collection of terrestrial vertebrate fossils from this period in New Zealand's history.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
"Amphibians are the fastest-declining vertebrate group globally," she said.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
This unusual evolutionary path helps explain why vertebrate eyes are built differently from those of other animals like insects and squid.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 27, 2026
For many years, scientists have viewed ancient marine ecosystems as being dominated by vertebrate predators, with invertebrates playing smaller roles.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2026
“Interesting. It’s difficult to observe if it’s chemiluminescent vertebrate or bioluminescent bacteria.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
The region’s rocks preserve fossils from different stages in the evolution of terrestrial vertebrates, including some of the oldest known dinosaurs and large predators that lived before the Age of Dinosaurs.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Fossil sites containing dinosaurs also frequently preserve animals that were much smaller, including mammals, lizards, amphibians, and other vertebrates.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
They lure mosquitoes with carbon dioxide—all vertebrates release the gas with each exhale, so to mosquitoes, it usually signals a meal.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
"For over a century, spontaneous object-based problem-solving has mostly been studied in vertebrates," says Loukola.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026
To begin with, they are the oldest of all land vertebrates.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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