vertebrate
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Roughly 100 million years later, vertebrate animals followed.
From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026
Each vertebrate species has its own version of this genetic marker.
From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2026
Their analysis revealed a steady but striking rise in jawed vertebrate diversity following the extinction.
From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026
These animals represent some of the earliest examples of land-based species adapting to life far from shore, marking a critical turning point in vertebrate evolution.
From Science Daily • Dec. 30, 2025
“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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