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Recently, a study published in Science Advances provided the strongest evidence yet that a brain microbiome can and does exist in healthy vertebrates — fish, specifically.
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Quanta Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Their ability to adapt led the dinosaurs to outcompete non-dinosaurian land vertebrates, so that by the end of the Triassic the dominance of dinosaurs was complete.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
These habitats include rivers, lakes and wetlands that support half of all fish species and one-third of vertebrates while providing drinking water and climate regulation for billions of people.
—Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Recently, a study published in Science Advances provided the strongest evidence yet that a brain microbiome can and does exist in healthy vertebrates—fish, specifically.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
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Quanta Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Their ability to adapt led the dinosaurs to outcompete non-dinosaurian land vertebrates, so that by the end of the Triassic the dominance of dinosaurs was complete.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
These habitats include rivers, lakes and wetlands that support half of all fish species and one-third of vertebrates while providing drinking water and climate regulation for billions of people.
—Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Recently, a study published in Science Advances provided the strongest evidence yet that a brain microbiome can and does exist in healthy vertebrates—fish, specifically.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertebrate
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The second and third day of the festival both kick off with a lengthy snorkeling session that’s carefully planned to ensure manta ray sightings, while a dedicated Manta Research Trip provides an opportunity for guests to experience the animals from a more scientific perspective.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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For those unable to make it to Washington, the Giant Panda Cam, a feed of 40 cameras spread out across the animals’ habitat, will broadcast live between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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Sten Lennart Jakobsen/East Zealand Museum About 66 million years ago, just before the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs, a fish chewed up and spit out some sea creatures.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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Read Next California Hundreds of sea creatures leap from California waters.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
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And while the bunny might be a quieter critter, the supernatural Rabbit Trap has some tricks up its sleeve.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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This first-time collaboration between the museums will provide specimens (and helpful magnifying glasses) to compare the real critters with their artistic representations.—
Roger Catlin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Vertebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebrate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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