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A paper published in Paleobiology lays the groundwork for a new approach to correctly identifying ancient animal fossils, using insights from living alligators to address challenges posed by incomplete fossils and ontogenetic changes.
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What
A paper published in Paleobiology lays the groundwork for a new approach to correctly identifying ancient animal fossils, using insights from living alligators to address challenges posed by incomplete fossils and ontogenetic changes.
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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:40:04 GMT · 2h 20m ago
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Why
Incomplete fossils and significant growth-related changes in juvenile specimens complicate the accurate classification of ancient animal species.
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This new approach has significant implications for vertebrate paleontology, aiming to improve the accuracy of identifying ancient animal fossils.
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