Researchers discover hidden step in dinosaur feather evolution
21 May 2024
- Scientists discover 鈥榸oned development鈥� in dinosaur skin, with zones of reptile-style scales and zones of bird-like skin with feathers.
- New dinosaur skin fossil found to be composed of silica 鈥� the same as glass.
- Discovery sheds light on evolution from scales to feathers.
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