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Fossils of Ancient Reptile Reveal Early Evolution of Chest-Based Breathing

Mummified remains of Captorhinus, a small lizard-like reptile from 289 to 286 million years ago, preserve rib cages, cartilage and protein traces. These fossils show a flexible breathing apparatus similar to that in modern reptiles, birds and mammals. The discovery provides evide…

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