We probably inherited our joints from… a fish
While the common ancestor of vertebrates with synovial joints is still a mystery, the oldest specimen with evidence of these ...
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Humans have the earliest jawed fish to thank for their flexible joints, study suggests
The efficient architecture of our joints, which allows our skeletons to be flexible and ... These joints are present in land vertebrates and bony fish, suggesting this feature had evolved in ...
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Humans inherited their flexible joints from the earliest jawed fish
Synovial joints are a key feature of most vertebrate skeletons, providing more mobility ... These joints are present in land vertebrates and bony fish, suggesting this feature had evolved in ...
15 million-year-old creature — with its last meal inside — is new species in Australia
Brock’s iron shield fish adds to the rich prehistoric history of McGraths Flat, and contributes to its classification as a ...
Ancient shark species discovered in Kentucky national park had ‘molar like’ teeth
The fossilized remains of a newly discovered ancient shark species found in the depths of Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park reveal not the sharp, pointy gnashers you’d associate with Hollywood’s ...
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15 million-year-old creature — with its last meal inside — is new species in Australia
The length of a femur bone may help paleontologists determine ... a fleshy dorsal fin without bony rays that is common in fish like salmon, according to the study. While the teeth and bones ...