First Fossil of Ancient Antarctic Amphibian Discovered by Researchers
May 21, 2021 11:00 PM EDT A Micropholis stowi fossil, an extinct amphibian, has been found for the first time in Antarctica, according to researchers. Micropholis existed during the Early Triassic period, just after the planet's most catastrophic mass extinction. It was historically only known from South African fossils. Its discovery in Antarctica has implications for how amphibians adapted to high-latitude environments during this turbulent time in Earth's history. (Photo : Wikimedia Commons) Paleontology During the Pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, paleontologists had to adapt to rema...
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