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UV light reveals possible camouflage on a 125-million-year-old crocodile
ScienceDailyTuesday, September 15, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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A 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil has revealed preserved skin, possible sensory organs, sophisticated respiratory structures, and an unexpected pattern on its tail.
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- Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. A 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil has revealed preserved skin, possible sensory organs, sophisticated respiratory structures, and an unexpected pattern on its tail.
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A 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil has revealed preserved skin, possible sensory organs, sophisticated respiratory structures, and an unexpected pattern on its tail.
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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.
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ScienceDaily published: UV light reveals possible camouflage on a 125-million-year-old crocodile
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