Fossil Jaw of 275‑Million‑Year‑Old Tanyka amnicola Reveals Unusual Twist
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- Category: Science
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 09:07 UTC
- Sources: Science Daily
Scientists uncover fossilized jawbones in a Brazilian riverbed dating to 275 million years ago, naming the specimen Tanyka amnicola. The twisted jaw morphology is unlike any modern animal and suggests the species persisted beyond its expected evolutionary line, offering new insight into early tetrapod diversity.
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