vertebrate
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"We now have the tools to map aging continuously in a vertebrate," she said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Lungfish represent an extremely ancient branch of the vertebrate family tree.
From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026
In many cases, scientists identify new vertebrate species by revisiting animals that are already known to science.
From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 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
“Interesting. It’s difficult to observe if it’s chemiluminescent vertebrate or bioluminescent bacteria.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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