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"Kermit the Frog Inspires Naming of 270-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Amphibian Skull"

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"Kermit the Frog Inspires Naming of 270-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Amphibian Skull"
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Paleontologists at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History have identified a new prehistoric amphibian species, Kermitops gratus, named after Kermit the Frog, with a 270 million-year-old fossilized skull featuring wide eyes and a cartoonish grin. The discovery could provide insights into the complex evolution of modern amphibians, shedding light on the origins of frogs and salamanders. The fossil's mix of modern and prehistoric traits suggests a complex evolutionary history, and its small size may help explain the evolution of small-bodied amphibians. This finding underscores the significance of studying museum collections of prehistoric fossils for understanding Earth's history.

Topics:sciencepaleontology#amphibians#evolution#fossils#paleontology#smithsonian-national-museum-of-natural-history
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  1. Newly identified fossil named for Kermit the Frog could help solve evolutionary puzzle  CNN
  2. Researchers name prehistoric amphibian ancestor discovered in Smithsonian collection after Kermit the Frog  Phys.org
  3. 270-million-year-old fossilized amphibian skull discovered  Interesting Engineering
  4. Kermit the Frog honoured in new fossil find  BBC
  5. Newly Discovered Fossil from the Smithsonian's Collection Named After Kermit the Frog  Smithsonian Magazine

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