Coelacanth Jaw Muscle Count Revised in New Study

Posted: 2025-05-07 17:37:52 UTC

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A recent study in Science Advances reveals that the coelacanth, a 'living fossil' fish, has fewer jaw muscles than previously believed.

Coelacanth jaw muscle count

Evolutionary biology

Anatomical study

Previous assumptions about coelacanth anatomy were incorrect.

Understanding the evolutionary implications of the muscle reduction.