Vertebrates

New clues emerge on how early tetrapods learned to live—and eat—on land Tiktaalik illustration

New clues emerge on how early tetrapods learned to live—and eat—on land

Advanced imaging, modern species provide new insights into behavior of Tiktaalik roseae

How mapping a fish’s genome can teach us about human evolution Skate

How mapping a fish’s genome can teach us about human evolution

Genetic analysis uncovers the evolutionary origin of vertebrate limbs Medaka

Genetic analysis uncovers the evolutionary origin of vertebrate limbs

Study illuminates the origin of vertebrate gills Skate

Study illuminates the origin of vertebrate gills

Repurposed genes responsible for unique fins of skates and rays, study finds Skate

Repurposed genes responsible for unique fins of skates and rays, study finds

Study finds prehistoric fish extinction paved the way for modern vertebrates

Study finds prehistoric fish extinction paved the way for modern vertebrates