bones
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To establish that the fossils represented a new species, Cruz closely examined amphibian bones from the La Brea Tar Pits collection, which had not received a detailed assessment in nearly 30 years.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Each joint is cushioned by articular cartilage, a type of specialized tissue that covers the ends of bones.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
The bones were found inside rock containing mosasaur remains collected in Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
The bones were sent for specialist examination which confirmed they were human.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
I rubbed my fingers over Patch’s back, feeling the bones, tiny as Biddy the hen’s.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
