Iridescent Colors Discovered on 120-Million-Year-Old Pterosaur Fossil
A New Glimpse into Prehistoric Coloration: Iridescent Pterosaurs Redefine Evolutionary Biology
A recent analysis of a 120-million-year-old pterosaur fossil suggests that some species may have displayed iridescent plumage, challenging previous assumptions about prehistoric reptiles. This discovery, published in Science News, offers a rare window into the evolutionary mechanisms driving coloration in extinct vertebrates and raises questions about the ecological and physiological functions of such traits.
- Key Clinical Takeaways: A 120-million-year-old pterosaur fossil reveals iridescent coloration, suggesting advanced pigment structures. This finding reshapes understanding of