Episode 172: Rhynchocephalians

Palaeocast by Dave Marshall

Feb 5, 202652:15Science & Medicine

Today, there is only one living species of rhynchocephalian: the tuatara of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Despite today's paucity of species, this was once a diverse group of reptiles, with a wide range of lifestyles from swimmi...

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