Tag: exoskeleton
Fact Check: Hawaiian Silverswords Fail the Species Pair Challenge
Even though the differences appear superficially striking, they do not involve any novel body plans (i.e., no new proteins, new tissues, or new organs).
The Oldest Scorpion and the Decadence of Evolutionary Science
What do we learn from this case? In today’s science world it is no longer sufficient to objectively describe some nicely preserved ancient fossils.
Meet the Fuxianhuiids: Exploding Cambrian Arthropods
True arthropods are among the most sophisticated animals that appeared without ancestors in the Cambrian explosion.