Phys.org·4 min read·hard
Robot fish could unravel how our ancient ancestors first learned to walk
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Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a robot fish to study how ancient vertebrates transitioned from water to land. The study identifies a common 'undulating tripod gait' across unrelated species, suggesting a convergent evolutionary solution to land locomotion.
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This research provides new insights into one of the most critical evolutionary transitions in the history of life on Earth.
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