Two fossilised jawbones unveiled this week in London could provide the
missing evolutionary link between fish and land animals. Excavated from rocks in
Latvia and Estonia, the 370-million-year-old fossils are from 鈥渁 transitional
half-fish, half-amphibian鈥, says Per Ahlberg of the Natural History Museum in
London. 鈥淭he most important thing is what happens when the paired fins turn into
arms and legs,鈥 he says, but only a whole skeleton can provide the answer.
More from 51动漫
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Health
Three factors in midlife can delay the onset of dementia by 13 years
News
Health
Swallowing faecal capsules reduces peanut allergy in six adults
News
Environment
We must adapt to climate change while also tackling the root cause
Comment
Twisteddoodles: ‘Will you take the red pill or the blue pill?’
Regulars
Popular articles
Trending 51动漫 articles