Preserved reptile scales retain microscopic features, revealing a new instance of convergent evolution
Calvin A. Riiska, Gordon W. Schuett, JOSEPH R. III MENDELSON, Jennifer M. Rieser
The paper examines microstructures on preserved reptile scales, finding they retain features similar to shed skins and reveal a new case of convergent evolution in sidewinding vipers.
Journal of The Royal Society Interface · Nov 1, 2025Peer-reviewedBiophysics