vertebrate

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"We were able to compare its most preserved inner ear area with other Gogo lungfish. This is an extra data point in the amazing collection of lungfish and early vertebrate species," she says.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

"On average, morphologically based species of fishes, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and other vertebrate groups all seemed to be hiding around two cryptic species."

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

This small vertebrate completes its entire lifespan in only a few months, making it a unique model for studying aging.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

Each vertebrate species has its own version of this genetic marker.

From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2026

“Interesting. It’s difficult to observe if it’s chemiluminescent vertebrate or bioluminescent bacteria.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera