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Smithsonian Writer on “Missing Link” Fossil

May 21st, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Philosophy & Science

Smithsonian Magazine’s Brian Switek had the following to say with regard to the Ida fossil being described as “the missing link” by many:
Is Darwinius important to understanding primate evolution? Of course! It is an exceptionally preserved specimen that could do much to aid our understanding of adapid evolution and paleobiology. The grand claims about it [...]

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Missing Link Between Humans and Apes Found?

May 20th, 2009 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Philosophy & Science

Researchers say they have found the “missing link” between humans and apes in a fossilized primate they have dated at 47 million years old. According to Daily News: [...]

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