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Digging Eunotosaurus

Started by stemturtle, October 03, 2016, 02:33:16 PM

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stemturtle

October 03, 2016, 02:33:16 PM
An article in Science News suggested that the proto shell of the stem turtle Eunotosaurus was an adaptation for burrowing, serving as a base for the forelegs to dig in the earth.  Fossorial ecology may help explain how turtle ancestors survived the Permian/Triassic extinction.
http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/turtle-shell-burrowing-04036.html

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Derek.McManus

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October 03, 2016, 07:40:46 PM
Very interesting, thanks for sharing! 

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