Sharks and Extinction: The Uncertain Future of an Ancient Lineage
Written by Cendan LuisMore than 400 million years ago, the first sharks ventured through the dangerous seas of the Silurian age. Diminutive and seemingly insignificant, these ..
More than 400 million years ago, the first sharks ventured through the dangerous seas of the Silurian age. Diminutive and seemingly insignificant, these ..
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