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A New Fossil Hints at the Surprising Origins of Snakes

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Briefings

A 2026 article from Nautilus suggests a new fossil indicates early snakes may have adopted diverse lifestyles and sensory styles during the Cretaceous period. The fossil provides a snapshot of this evolutionary transition, though the specific details of the lifestyle shifts remain unconfirmed.

Key points

• A fossil discovered in the Cretaceous period suggests early snakes may have tried on multiple lifestyles and sensory styles.
• The fossil serves as a snapshot of this evolutionary transition, but the specific details of the lifestyle shifts are not confirmed.

Context

This finding challenges the traditional view of snake origins, proposing a more complex evolutionary history during the Cretaceous era.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single fossil, and the specific details of the lifestyle shifts remain unconfirmed.

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