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Evolutionary process behind live birth in lizards uncovered

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Phys.org reports that scientists have uncovered the evolutionary process behind live birth in some lizards. The research is the first to reveal how these reptiles transitioned from laying eggs to giving birth to live young. It also offers a glimpse into how other species, including mammals, may have evolved the same adaptation millions of years ago.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2026-08-evolutionary-birth-lizards-...

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