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Bones with a sponge-like structure are clear indications for an aquatic lifestyle, but the ribs alone did not allow for sufficient ventilation.
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University of Bonn
Bones with a sponge-like structure are clear indications for an aquatic lifestyle, but the ribs alone did not allow for sufficient ventilation.
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