Skates evolved their undulating wings thanks to genome origami
12 April 2023
The front fins of skates emerge from their heads as huge wings and now we know how they can develop in this way
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Multicellular life may have begun with brief alliances between cells
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Single-celled organisms called Stentor can feed more efficiently by pairing up, illustrating a possible stage in the evolution of complex life forms
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A pet fish adorned with tooth-like scales is helping biologists tackle a longstanding debate about the origin of teeth
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Antarctica’s Adélie penguins nest on the well-preserved remains of their ancestors. All it takes is a trowel and a strong stomach to dig into their climate history
