Fossil bone histology reveals ancient origins for rapid juvenile growth in tetrapods

Osteohistology from a growth series of Whatcheeria, an Early Carboniferous stem tetrapod, indicates rapid juvenile growth dating back to tetrapod origins.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Megan R. Whitney, Benjamin K. A. Otoo, Kenneth D. Angielczyk, Stephanie E. Pierce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-11-01
Series:Communications Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-022-04079-0