MAIL ONLINE: Scientists have discovered the oldest type of BONE in the fossil record, changing our understanding of the evolution of the skeleton

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Scientists have found the earliest evidence of bone in the fossil record.

The discovery was made using powerful X-rays to peer inside the fossilised remains of a group of animals known as heterostracans.

These are the oldest examples of vertebrate ever found on Earth, dating back more than 400 million years ago.

Researchers discovered the heterostracans were made of a strange tissue known as 'aspidin', which does not resemble the vertebrate tissues of today.

Period	30 Jul 2018

Title	Scientists have discovered the oldest type of BONE in the fossil record, changing our understanding of the evolution of the skeleton
Media name/outlet	Mail Online
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Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	30/07/18
Description	Scientists have found the earliest evidence of bone in the fossil record. The discovery was made using powerful X-rays to peer inside the fossilised remains of a group of animals known as heterostracans. These are the oldest examples of vertebrate ever found on Earth, dating back more than 400 million years ago. Researchers discovered the heterostracans were made of a strange tissue known as 'aspidin', which does not resemble the vertebrate tissues of today.
URL	www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6000241/Scientists-oldest-SKELETON-fossil-record-using-powerful-X-rays.html
Persons	Joseph Keating