Ancient lone star lizard lounged in lush, tropical Texas

Friday, February 19, 2016 - 16:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Researchers have discovered a new species of extinct worm lizard in Texas and dubbed it the “Lone Star” lizard. The species — the first known example of a worm lizard in Texas — offers evidence that Texas acted as a subtropical refuge during one of the great cooling periods of the past. A paper describing […]

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