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The species was named Sphyragnathus tyche, combining Greek words “sphyra,” meaning hammer and “gnathus,” meaning jaw for the ...
Ray-finned fish, now the most diverse group of backboned animals, were not as hard hit by a mass extinction event 360 million years ago as scientists previously thought.
In 2015, two members of the Blue Beach Fossil Museum in Nova Scotia found a long, curved fossil jaw, bristling with teeth. Sonja Wood, the museum’s owner, and Chris Mansky, the museum’s curator, found ...
Tuna, opah, and billfishes such as marlins and swordfish are among the 0.1% of fish species that are warm-blooded. Evidence ...
All the latest science news on ray-finned fishes from Phys.org ... —chemicals produced by animals—are well-known for influencing the social and sexual behavior of members of the same species.
Ray-finned fish, now the most diverse group of backboned animals, were not as hard hit by a mass extinction event 360 million years ago as scientists previously thought.
Ray-finned fish are a diverse and widespread group, representing 99% of living fish species. Two key adaptations have helped them thrive: large teeth and extendable jaws.
They’re a type of ray-finned fish, which began their evolution journey around 395 million years ago. These prehistoric fish belong to the genus Polypterus , which means “many wings.” ...
Researchers have discovered a new species of ancient fish with hooked front fangs that made them a fearsome and effective ...