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tail evolution

Coverage of tail evolution in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 18 · 04:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 18 · 04:00 UTC
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  • SCIENCEJul 18 · 04:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Chinese fossil find shows birds shed their dinosaur tails step by step

    A fossil found in China indicates that birds evolved short, feathered tails from their dinosaur ancestors through a gradual process rather than a sudden change. This transition was crucial for birds' survival after the mass extinction 66 million years ago.

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