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Researchers discover controversial four-legged 'snake' is a different ancient animal

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Phys.org

Publication Date
2022-01-06

It all started with a grand claim: scientists had discovered the first known four-legged snake fossil from Brazil. The specimen, named Tetrapodophis amplectus, was small—about the size of a pencil—with tiny limbs. It was considered a significant discovery that offered paleontologists a major clue into the link between lizards and snakes.

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https://phys.org/news/2022-01-controversial-four-legged-snake-ancient-animal.html