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Captorhinus aguti

Coverage of Captorhinus aguti in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 23 · 04:06 UTCMost recent: Apr 23 · 04:06 UTC
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  • SCIENCEApr 23 · 04:06 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    289-million-year-old mummified reptile reveals how breathing began on land

    A 289-million-year-old mummified reptile, Captorhinus aguti, has been discovered with evidence of a rib-powered breathing system, offering insights into how vertebrates transitioned to land. This finding redefines understanding of early terrestrial respiration in reptiles, birds, and mammals.