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80-million-year-old snake brain reveals a surprising evolutionary secret

ScienceDailyWednesday, August 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM

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80-million-year-old snake brain reveals a surprising evolutionary secret
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An exceptionally preserved snake fossil from Brazil reveals that early snakes were far more diverse than scientists once thought. Detailed brain reconstructions show that Tametara mirim was adapted for burrowing, while another ancient snake was suited to life above ground.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. An exceptionally preserved snake fossil from Brazil reveals that early snakes were far more diverse than scientists once thought. Detailed brain reconstructions show that Tametara mirim was adapted for burrowing, while another ancient snake was suited to life above ground.

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An exceptionally preserved snake fossil from Brazil reveals that early snakes were far more diverse than scientists once thought. Detailed brain reconstructions show that Tametara mirim was adapted for burrowing, while another ancient snake was suited to life above ground.

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