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Fishapod: An Ancient Fish That Developed False Feet And Returned To The Water

Fishapod: An Ancient Fish That Developed False Feet And Returned To The Water

Approximately 375 million years ago, the Fishapod (creatures having features of both a fish and tetrapod) Tiktaalik roseae emerged from the water to explore the land. At the same time, one of the older relatives of this species attempted a transition, got a tail and returned to the water to acquire their aquatic lifestyle, a report in Discover Magazine said.Image Credits: NatureRecently, an



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