Ancient Armored Bottom-Feeder Is First Seagoing Amphibian
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Amphibians rely on their permeable skin for the crucial functions of breathing and drinking, a wonderful adaptation in freshwater that is subverted by the salt in seawater. As a result, there has been no known amphibian — extinct or extant — with a fully marine lifestyle. Until now, that is.
We haven't written up this one. The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.
