DNA remnants found in fossil of 6 million year old turtle
(Reuters) - Remnants of DNA have been discovered in fossilized remains dating to 6 million years ago of a sea turtle closely related to today's Kemp's...
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What can fossils teach us about biodiversity?
A new book on paleontology explores the history and diversity of ecosystems in Colombia. Experts argue that to protect today’s ecosystems it is essential to understand their history and how they evolved
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Oldest marine turtle found in Colombia
Oldest marine turtle found in Colombia by Mary Caperton Morton Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Desmatochelys padillai. Credit: PaleoBios/ Cadena. A 120-million-year-old sea turtle recently discovered in Colombia is about 25 million years older than the previously oldest-known marine turtle. Despite its age, the new 2-meter-long specimen is very similar to living marine turtles and was placed in the group Chelonioidea, which includes the modern Hawksbill turtle and green sea turtle. “ Desmatochelys padillai is a fully adapted marine turtle based on the morphology of the skull, paddles...
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