Microscopic and magnetic characterisation of a giant spearhead magnetofossil. (IMAGE)

University of Cambridge

Microscopic and magnetic characterisation of a giant spearhead magnetofossil.

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The earliest evidence of an internal ‘GPS’ system in an animal has been identified by researchers, which could help explain how modern birds and fish evolved the ability to use the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate long distances.

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Rich Harrison

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