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How climate shaped bears, dogs, and more
How climate shaped bears, dogs, and more Researchers at the University of Washington studied over 850 carnivoran specimens to understand how climate changes shaped their body shapes. The study found that two major climate transitions, around 34 million years ago and 15-13 million years ago, led to changes in body shape between different carnivoran families. […]
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Seashells from centuries ago show that seagrass meadows on Florida’s Nature Coast are thriving
Seashells from centuries ago show that seagrass meadows on Florida’s Nature Coast are thriving Seagrass meadows on Florida’s Nature Coast are thriving, as evidenced by seashells from centuries ago that show a stable ecosystem despite human impacts. The shells of mollusks found in these meadows provide valuable information about the habitat and its history, allowing […]
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Team figures out how cavefish lost their eyes
Team figures out how cavefish lost their eyes Researchers have discovered how cavefish lost their eyes, which provides a method for dating cave systems. The study found that different species of amblyopsid cavefish colonized caves independently and evolved similar traits, such as eye loss and reduced pigment, to adapt to dark environments. The researchers developed […]
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