Convergent genome evolution shaped the emergence of terrestrial animals.
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DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-09722-4
Abstract: The challenges associated with the transition of life from water to land are profound1, yet they have been met in many distinct animal lineages2, 3, 4–5. These constitute a series of independent evolutionary experiments from… read more here.
Keywords: evolution; life land; land; genome evolution ... See more keywords
The origin of blinking in both mudskippers and tetrapods is linked to life on land
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2220404120
Abstract: Significance Most tetrapods blink, closing their eyes periodically with eyelids or a nictitating membrane, and blinking is critical for maintaining eye health. In humans, for example, the inability to blink regularly can lead to vision… read more here.
Keywords: life land; origin blinking; mudskippers tetrapods; blinking mudskippers ... See more keywords