vertebrate
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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
According to Wiens, the trend holds across major vertebrate groups.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026
In the study, researchers uncovered an unusual pattern in the way certain genes evolved, suggesting these changes played a key role in the early development and expansion of vertebrate life.
From Science Daily • Feb. 4, 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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