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Land animals evolved from ocean ancestors—new study unravels the genetics behind the transition

The transition from water to land is a question that still intrigues scientists. Those ancient organisms would have needed to adapt to several new challenges to life out of water. So, how did they do it?

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March 28, 2026 | 1:20 AM UTCUpdated 2h ago

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