Dr. Jane Melville

“It suggests that these skin bones may have evolved in response to environmental pressures as lizards adapted to Australia's challenging landscapes.”

Dr. Jane Melville · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-21

Researchers suggest skin bones in monitor lizards may have evolved to adapt to Australia's harsh landscapes.

“What's so exciting about this finding is that it reshapes what we thought we knew about reptile evolution,”

Dr. Jane Melville · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-21

The study's findings reshape previous scientific understanding of reptile evolution.