In case you missed it: A recent study, published in the journal Communications Biology, explores evolutionary history of the extinct Holocene “horned” crocodile of #Madagascar. https://t.co/jNECstWIVd
Paleogenomics illuminates the evolutionary history of the extinct Holocene "horned" crocodile of Madagascar, Voay robustus.
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- Paleogenomics has helped uncover the evolutionary history of Voay robustus, an extinct horned crocodile from Madagascar, by analyzing ancient mitochondrial DNA from specimens around 1300-1400 years old.
- Genetic analysis shows Voay is closely related to true crocodiles (Crocodylus), which challenges previous classifications based on physical features that suggested it was part of the dwarf crocodile group (Osteolaeminae), indicating possible evolutionary similarities that evolved independently (homoplasy).
- The findings provide new insights into the biogeography and extinction of Voay, improving understanding of how these crocodiles are related and offering context for their disappearance from Madagascar in recent history.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@Toolsink2 @Wambua_LR ever heard of homonyms, language evolves and incorporates new words some of then internal coinage others loan words crocodiles and alligators are different but it simply takes not being blind to see that there are similarities between the two hence: https://t.co/AExoHfUBx6
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Understanding Crocodiles: Evolution, Classification, and Extinct Species
The term crocodile applies to various animal groups, including some extinct species. Paleogenomics has revealed that Voay robustus, an extinct horned crocodile from Madagascar, is genetically close to true crocodiles…
New Insights into Extinct Crocodile Voay robustus Evolution
Paleogenomics has helped uncover the evolutionary history of Voay robustus, an extinct horned crocodile from Madagascar, by analyzing ancient mitochondrial DNA from specimens around 1300-1400 years old.
@Toolsink2 @Wambua_LR ever heard of homonyms, language evolves and incorporates new words some of then internal coinage others loan words crocodiles and alligators are different but it simply takes not being blind to see that there are similarities between the two hence: https://t.co/AExoHfUBx6
In case you missed it: A recent study, published in the journal Communications Biology, explores evolutionary history of the extinct Holocene “horned” crocodile of #Madagascar. https://t.co/jNECstWIVd
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