Teilhardina Brandti - Oldest Known Nails In Modern Primates

Monday, August 15, 2011 - 21:40 in Health & Medicine

When nails appeared on all fingers and toes in modern primates about 55 million years ago, they led to the development of critical functions, including finger pads that allow for sensitive touch and the ability to grasp.read more

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