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Scientists reveal widespread hidden bone structures in lizard skin

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Scientists reveal widespread hidden bone structures in lizard skin
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Scientists have discovered that nearly half of all lizard species, including Australian monitor lizards, possess hidden bony skin structures called osteoderms, which may play roles in protection, heat regulation, and calcium storage, reshaping understanding of reptile evolution.

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  1. Scientists uncover hidden bone structures in the skin of Australian monitor lizards  Phys.org
  2. New study peers beneath the skin of iconic lizards to find ‘chainmail’ bone plates – and lots of them  The Conversation
  3. Skin bones are more common in lizards than we thought  cosmosmagazine.com

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