microrobert
07-03-2015, 01:51 PM
Fossil Discovery Could Be Missing Link In Mystery Of Turtle Shell Evolution
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An ancient reptile that doesn't have a shell is an important link in the evolutionary history of the turtle, according to new research.
The fossilized remains of the newly described creature, named Pappochelys rosinae, were found in the south German state of Baden-Württemberg and are believed to be about 240 million years old, according to a study published in Nature on Wednesday.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/26/turtle-evolution-missing-link_n_7662850.html
http://i.huffpost.com/gen/3121312/thumbs/o-TURTLE-570.jpg
An ancient reptile that doesn't have a shell is an important link in the evolutionary history of the turtle, according to new research.
The fossilized remains of the newly described creature, named Pappochelys rosinae, were found in the south German state of Baden-Württemberg and are believed to be about 240 million years old, according to a study published in Nature on Wednesday.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/26/turtle-evolution-missing-link_n_7662850.html