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A well-preserved early parviraptorid fossil from the Middle Jurassic reveals a mosaic of snake-like and primitive squamate features, challenging simple evolutionary models and highlighting complex morphological evolution during early squamate diversification.
A new study from the University of Bristol has reclassified the ancient reptile Cryptovaranoides microlanius as a lepidosaur, making it the oldest known squamate, predating previous estimates by 35 million years. Initially thought to be an archosaur, the reclassification was based on specific bone features unique to squamates, such as the humerus and radius, which were misinterpreted in earlier research. This discovery suggests that lizards and snakes are much older than previously believed, dating back to the late Triassic period.