Groundbreaking Research Unveils Mysteries of Elusive Amphisbaenians
Using advanced CT scanning technology, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have conducted the most detailed study of amphisbaenians, revealing unprecedented insights into their anatomy and behavior.
- Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have used micro-CT scanning to conduct the most detailed study yet of amphisbaenians, a species of snake-like worms.
- The study, published in The Anatomical Record, offers a bone-by-bone description of the species Zygaspis quadrifrons, including their unique cranial features.
- 3D-printed models of the amphisbaenians' bones, rendered from the CT scans, allowed scientists to examine previously unseen anatomical details.
- The research reveals that amphisbaenians have wave-like structures in their skulls and a powerful bite, thanks to their singular central tooth and strong jaw muscles.
- Amphisbaenians, which are difficult to observe in their natural habitat, exhibit snake-like behavior despite their small size and worm-like appearance.
