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| Snakes come from being named Coniophis precedens, have a snake but a lizard's head. |
NEW YORK - Scientists have found the fossil of an ancient snake could explain the origin or evolution of snakes. Studies were performed on the fossil was published in the journal Nature.
The study shows, the snake came from the mainland, instead of from the sea as ever predicted. The snake is thought to have evolved from lizards hole diggers who lost his leg.
During this time, the origin of snakes are still being debated. Studies is difficult because of the lack of fossil intermediaries animals (animals that have the characteristics of the serpent and his ancestors).
The study shows, the snake came from the mainland, instead of from the sea as ever predicted. The snake is thought to have evolved from lizards hole diggers who lost his leg.
During this time, the origin of snakes are still being debated. Studies is difficult because of the lack of fossil intermediaries animals (animals that have the characteristics of the serpent and his ancestors).
Fossils of ancient serpent Coniophis precedens newly discovered in eastern Wyoming, United States, could help unravel the mystery. The fossil comes from the period of 65-70 million years ago.
Analysis conducted Nicholas Longrich of Yale University revealed that Coniophis precedens live in wet areas and is incapable of movement in the water. Fauna that can be said to be half snake half lizard.
"This animal is likely to have a small foot," said Longrich as quoted by BBC.
Analysis conducted Nicholas Longrich of Yale University revealed that Coniophis precedens live in wet areas and is incapable of movement in the water. Fauna that can be said to be half snake half lizard.
"This animal is likely to have a small foot," said Longrich as quoted by BBC.
Ancient serpent with a small size and characteristics of the spine categorized as animal burrows digger. This ancient snake's prey is a large soft-bodied fauna.
Other traits, that ancient serpent who do not have a jaw like a snake modern flexible so can not eat prey larger than its body.
"Genesis of Serpentes (snakes biological name) starting from the evolution of the movement, followed by an adaptation that facilitates the activity of eating larger prey which ultimately allows the snake to exploit a wider range of ecological niches," said the researchers in their publications.
Other traits, that ancient serpent who do not have a jaw like a snake modern flexible so can not eat prey larger than its body.
"Genesis of Serpentes (snakes biological name) starting from the evolution of the movement, followed by an adaptation that facilitates the activity of eating larger prey which ultimately allows the snake to exploit a wider range of ecological niches," said the researchers in their publications.
Source: BBC
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