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New study on link between dino extinction and mammalian evo.

Started by Amor Fati, March 29, 2007, 07:25:34 AM

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Contrary to what was previously believed, dinosaur extinction did not immediately benefit mammalian evolution in terms of a huge speciation event.   Two other large events happened much later (in geological terms).

Very strange fact given the enormous room for niche exploration.

Squid

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Very interesting.

donkeyhoty

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Here's another one about gimpy lizards and snake evolution, in case you didn't see it:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news ... source=rss
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