53 Million Year Old Gecko Preserved in Baltic Amber »
A 53-million-year-old gecko fossil was discovered almost perfectly preserved in Baltic amber.
This Lower Eocene specimen represents a new genre and species, with a unique digital morphology, different from current geckos.
The 54-million-year-old Baltic Amber preserved key anatomical details, revealing surprising evolutionary adaptations.
Unlike modern geckos, it displays primitive digital structures, which provides clues to the evolution of their locomotion.
They are believed to have developed adhesive pads multiple times in their evolutionary history, facilitating their adaptation to arboreal environments.
This finding enriches our understanding of reptile evolution and past biological diversity.
The fossil highlights the importance of the Baltic amber as a window into the past, holding crucial evidence for science.
A true treasure that connects modern biology to the origins of these fascinating creatures
