MassExtinction
Ancient fossils show how the last mass extinction forever scrambled the ocean’s biodiversity
Ancient fossils show how the last mass extinction forever scrambled the ocean’s biodiversity Mass extinctions can have a profound impact on ocean biodiversity, as evidenced by the last mass extinction event that occurred 66 million years ago. The asteroid impact that caused this extinction event led to the loss of around 70% of species, including […]
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What’s the secret of the longevity of crocodile relatives?
What’s the secret of the longevity of crocodile relatives? A new study has uncovered the secret to the longevity of crocodile relatives, which could help conservationists better protect vulnerable species. Crocodylians are surviving members of a 230-million-year lineage called crocodylomorphs, which includes living crocodiles, alligators, and gharials, and their many extinct relatives. They have persisted […]
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