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Evolution

A assortment of marine fossils in sediment

Evolution

Panama shark, ray fossils shed light on ancient ocean connections

October 14, 2013

A new study led by Museum researchers provides evidence of an interchange between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans nine to…
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hawkmoth specimen

Evolution

Study shows hawkmoths use ultrasound to combat bats

July 3, 2013

For years, pilots flying into combat have jammed enemy radar to get the drop on their opponents. It turns out…
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tobacco hornworm larva

Evolution

DNA study shows hornworm pests have Central American origins

May 31, 2013

Florida Museum of Natural History researchers have co-authored the first comprehensive study on the evolution of two agricultural pests commonly…
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Richard Hulbert Jr. compares the lower jaw size

Evolution

New 5-million-year-old Saber-toothed cat

May 14, 2013

After being stored in the Florida Museum of Natural History collections for 20 years, researchers have described a new genus…
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small brown butterfly on white flower

Evolution

Jumping spider vs. hairstreak butterfly

April 15, 2013

Butterflies are among the most vibrant flying insects, with colorful wing patterns sometimes designed to deflect predators. From frogs and…
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Akito Kawahara in the lab

Evolution

Museum researcher helps construct Lepidoptera family tree of life

April 3, 2013

A new international study co-authored by a University of Florida researcher describes one of the most comprehensive analyses of Lepidoptera…
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A horizontal view of Pediculus humanus

Evolution

Study on worldwide lice DNA may lead to better treatment methods

February 27, 2013

A new study on louse evolution shows the parasite’s genetic structure differs based on geographic region, information essential for developing…
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red flowers growing on a tree

Evolution

DNA helps understand diversity in endangered cloud forests

February 19, 2013

In stark contrast to southern Mexico’s surrounding dry plains, the mountains in Mesoamerica ascend into a secret world, enshrouded in…
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Two researchers examine a skull on a table

Evolution

Most comprehensive tree of life to date now includes humans

February 7, 2013

An international team of scientists including Florida Museum researchers has generated the most comprehensive tree of life to date on…
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An image of a spider crab fossil

Evolution

Record diversity of ancient crustaceans may provide clues for fate of today’s reef crabs

January 24, 2013

A University of Florida scientist has discovered a record biodiversity hotspot in Spain for 100-million-year-old crustaceans with possible implications for…
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