After decades of excavation and debate, a new analysis argues that Little Foot — one of the most complete hominin fossils ...

Invertebrates are animals lacking a backbone. They comprise the majority of Earth's species. They inhabit oceans, soil, and forests. Invertebrate Animals: The animal kingdom is full of diverse species ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Model vertebrates are extensively studied non-human vertebrates (species with a notochord, or vertebral column) chosen for the ease of investigating particular biological phenomena in areas such as ...

Over the past 10 years, primary cilia have been found to be required for hedgehog (Hh) signalling during development and have been implicated in cystic kidney disease and complex inherited disorders ...

The fossil record is crucial for understanding the origins and diversification of amphibians and reptiles. New discoveries ...

The study of the physiology and ecology of animals that don't have backbones, ranging from worms to sea stars, and of parasites, which can often provide insights into complex ecosystems. (Sea star ...