First tetrapods of Africa lived within the Devonian Antarctic Circle
The first African fossils of Devonian tetrapods (four-legged vertebrates) show these pioneers of land living within the Antarctic circle, 360 million years ago.
The first African fossils of Devonian tetrapods (four-legged vertebrates) show these pioneers of land living within the Antarctic circle, 360 million years ago.
Archaeology
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Biochemistry
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Environment
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Environment
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Earth Sciences
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Environment
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Ecology
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Environment
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Environment
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Earth Sciences
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