vertebrate
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The maximum lifespan can average 400 years, the longest lifespan of any known vertebrate, meaning there are apparently Greenland sharks that are older than the United States.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
This coiling behavior appears to help snakes accommodate the exceptionally long bodies that distinguish them from every other vertebrate.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
These neurons are present across vertebrate species, including birds and fish.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026
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
“Interesting. It’s difficult to observe if it’s chemiluminescent vertebrate or bioluminescent bacteria.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
They also highlight the scientific importance of the Catalan fossil record for reconstructing the evolutionary history of vertebrates.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 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
Although flatworms may appear simple, their unusual biology could reveal immune strategies that are absent from humans and other vertebrates.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 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
We have a genetic predisposition for same old-same old that dates back to the earliest vertebrates.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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