80-Million-Year-Old Fossil Brains Reveal the Surprising Adaptability of Ancient Snakes
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By reconstructing the inner ears and brains of exceptionally preserved fossils from Brazil, scientists have discovered that ancient snakes were far more diverse and adaptable than previously understood. This remarkable find shows that even 80 million years ago, these creatures had already successfully branched out to thrive in underground, surface, and marine environments.
By reconstructing the inner ears and brains of exceptionally preserved fossils from Brazil, scientists have discovered that ancient snakes were far more diverse and adaptable than previously understood. This remarkable find shows that even 80 million years ago, these creatures had already successfully branched out to thrive in underground, surface, and marine environments.