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Bat genomes and fossils point to a European origin 65 million years ago

New research from the University of St Andrews has created the largest combined study of bat genomes and fossils ever undertaken, finding that bats most likely originated in Europe around 65 million years ago before spreading across the world.

Bat genomes and fossils point to a European origin 65 million years ago
Image: Phys.org
New research from the University of St Andrews has created the largest combined study of bat genomes and fossils ever undertaken, finding that bats most likely originated in Europe around 65 million years ago before spreading across the world.

Originally published at Phys.org

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