Crested Diapsid Reptile from Middle Triassic Shakes Up Feather Evolution Theories

Jul 23, 2025 - 18:00
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Crested Diapsid Reptile from Middle Triassic Shakes Up Feather Evolution Theories
Mirasaura grauvogeli in its natural forested environment, hunting insects. Image credit Gabriel Ugueto.

Paleontologists have described a new genus and species of Triassic drepanosauromorph diapsid with striking integumentary appendages -- which are neither feathers nor skin -- based on two well-preserved skeletons and associated specimens.

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