An artist's reconstruction of the "walking cactus" fossil species.. The walking cactus's unusual limbs strengthen the theory that modern arthropods. ...more...
Walking cactus: Scientists have discovered what researchers are calling the missing link in China.. The so-called walking cactus belongs to a group of extinct worm-like. ...more...
'Walking Cactus' Fossil Reveals Body Armor Evolution ...'Walking Cactus' Fossil Reveals Body Armor Evolution. The creature appears to have been the first of its kind to stride on bendable, hard-covered legs.. ...more...
'Walking cactus' is arthropods' lost relative: Scientific ...
Fossil find sheds light on how jointed legs of insects, spiders and crustaceans might have originated.. 'Walking cactus' is arthropods' lost relative. ...more...
Hard-Legged Worm May Be Insects' Missing Link | Arthropods ...
A creature dubbed a walking cactus may link soft-bodied and soft-legged worms with modern-day insects, crustaceans and spiders. ...more...
Walking cactus gives arthropod evolution a leg-up | COSMOS ...
The discovery of an unusual 6-centimetre-long creature in China — nicknamed the walking cactus' — may add to understanding of arthropod evolution. Credit: Jianni Liu. ...more...
'Walking cactus' called missing link for insects | MNN ...
'Walking cactus' called missing link for insects. Fossils provide clues about how. The so-called walking cactus belongs to a group of extinct worm-like. ...more...
PhysOrg Mobile: 'Walking cactus' rewrites arthropod odyssey
Fossils of a bizarre animal dubbed the "walking cactus" have shed light on the evolution of crabs and spiders, Chinese researchers reported in. ...more...
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