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A study found that ancient amphibians' spine stiffness varied with habitat, with more aquatic species having more rigid backbones. The researchers collected measurements on over 40 species of temnospondyls, providing valuable information on early vertebrate adaptations to water-to-land transitions.
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- For early amphibians, a new lifestyle meant a new spine University of Pennsylvania · Jun 9, 2021