Earliest-known lamprey larva fossils unearthed in Inner Mongolia
Lawrence KS (SPX) Oct 17, 2014 - Few people devote time to pondering the ancient origins of the eel-like lamprey, yet the evolutionary saga of the bloodsucker holds essential clues to the biological roots of humanity. This week, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published a description of fossilized lamprey larvae that date back to the Lower Cretaceous - at least 125 million years ago. They're the oldest ... more

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