Half a billion years ago, the first true eye emerged in Earth’s oceans. Fossils now reveal what that ancient crystal vision could actually see.
Biologists identify a new species of "living fossil" chiton through cutting-edge mitochondrial genome sequencing.
Professor Loren E. Babcock examines the key processes of fossilization in paleontology, highlighting the critical role of ...
A team of biologists just discovered a new species of chiton, a marine mollusk that clings to rocks and feeds on algae.
Slaking is living the dream. In Pokédex entries for multiple regions, it is called "the world's laziest Pokémon" — a giant ...
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, there are quite a few Star Wars fans among biologists. These ones have used their opportunity to name a new species to make reference to their beloved franchise.