2 rare Jurassic fossils on Scotland's Isle of Skye reveal early mammal Krusatodon had slower growth and longer lifespan, suggesting different metabolism and life cycle in the Jurassic period.
2 rare fossils discovered on Scotland's Isle of Skye reveal that early mammals, specifically the Krusatodon, lived significantly longer and grew more slowly than their modern-day descendants such as rodents and shrews. The findings, published in the journal Nature, suggest that the rate of metabolism and life cycle were different during the Jurassic period. Researchers aim to use such discoveries to unlock the secrets of how early mammals eventually became the diverse and successful animals we see today, living in every habitat on Earth.
July 24, 2024
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