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165-million-year-old fossil from China reveals mammal ancestor that swam and swallowed like mammals
Source: Times of India — NRI · 2 days ago
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Scientists have described a 165‑million‑year‑old Jurassic creature from China that shows features of early mammal ancestors, including a wide tail suited for swimming and throat bones resembling those of modern mammals. The animal, named Megacauda sungei, appears to have been able to chew and swallow food using specialized structures. The discovery provides new information about how feeding abilities evolved in early mammals.
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Scientists have identified a 165-million-year-old mammal predecessor from China that had a broad tail for swimming and throat bones similar to those of modern mammals. Named Megacauda sungei, the Jurassic-era animal could chew and swallow food using specialised structures. Published in Nature, the findings offer new insights into how early mammals developed different feeding abilities.
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