Analysis of Fossilized Feathers Raises Questions about Feather Evolution; American Ornithological Society to Change Bird Names
Nov 1, 2023, 08:20 PM
An analysis of fossilized feathers suggests that the fossilization process can leave misleading clues about the evolution of feathers. Feather proteins can change during fossilization, raising questions about what dinosaur feathers really can tell us about feather evolution. The American Ornithological Society will change the names of North American birds currently named after people, along with any other bird names considered offensive or exclusionary.
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