Two heads are NOT better than one

by Liza on Dec. 19th, 2006

French and Chinese paleontologists have discovered the tiny fossilized remains of a 150-million-year-old newborn aquatic reptile with two heads. Axial bifurcation, or two-headedness, is a well-known developmental flaw in turtles and snakes today. SMM's collection includes "Emily," a two-headed turtle. (You can see Emily for yourself in the Collections Gallery.)

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