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Originally Published 5 months ago — by ScienceAlert
A recent study discovered that many Australian monitor lizards possess hidden osteoderms, tiny bones under their skin, which may serve various functions such as protection and thermoregulation, challenging previous understanding of reptile evolution.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Phys.org
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KSL.com
A 280 million-year-old fossil believed to be a well-preserved ancient reptile has been revealed as a forgery, with researchers discovering that the dark outline of the lizardlike body encased in rock is actually black paint covering a couple of bones and carved rock. The fossil, known as Tridentinosaurus antiquus, was initially found in the Italian Alps in 1931 and had raised questions about early reptile evolution. The study's findings, published in the journal Paleontology, highlight the unusual forgery and the challenges it posed for experts in interpreting the fossil's preservation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by East Idaho News
A 280 million-year-old fossil, believed to be a well-preserved ancient reptile, has been revealed as a forgery, with black paint covering a couple of bones and carved rock. The fossil, known as Tridentinosaurus antiquus, was initially thought to provide insight into reptile evolution, but new research has uncovered the forgery. The revelation underscores the importance of reexamining old fossil specimens using advanced technological methods, and while the true nature of the bones and rock is being studied, it remains uncertain whether the forgery was intentional.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A 280 million-year-old fossil believed to be a well-preserved ancient reptile is revealed to be a forgery, with black paint covering a couple of bones and carved rock. The fossil, known as Tridentinosaurus antiquus, was initially discovered in the Italian Alps in 1931 and was thought to provide insight into early reptile evolution. However, new research using advanced techniques has uncovered the forgery, shedding light on the importance of reexamining old fossil specimens in museum collections.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
A fossil reptile specimen from the Italian Alps, believed to be 280 million years old and important for understanding early reptile evolution, has been revealed to be partly a forgery after a new examination. The fossil, Tridentinosaurus antiquus, was thought to have preserved soft tissues, but it was found to be mostly black paint on a carved lizard-shaped rock surface. While the bones of the hindlimbs and tiny bony scales are genuine but poorly preserved, caution is now urged in using this specimen for future research.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SciTechDaily
A 280-million-year-old fossil, Tridentinosaurus antiquus, discovered in the Italian Alps in 1931 and thought to show preserved soft tissues, has been revealed to be partly a forgery with its body outline being painted. New research led by Dr. Valentina Rossi of University College Cork uncovered the deception, cautioning against its use in future studies. While the fossil's body outline is artificial, the bones of the hindlimbs and tiny bony scales called osteoderms are genuine, shedding light on the reptile's anatomy.