Turtles have roamed the Earth since the Triassic Period over 200 million years ago. A new study about their evolution, published in iScience, shows how the scales on turtles' heads can teach us more ...

A study shows that turtles use both genetic signals and mechanical forces to form the scales on their heads, revealing a shared heritage with crocodiles and dinosaurs. In vertebrates, the formation of ...

Learn about the unique way turtles create their scales and how it’s revealing an ancient evolutionary link to dinosaurs, crocodiles, and birds. Turtles have roamed the Earth since the Triassic Period ...