Acanthostega

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    It had eight digits on each hand and foot linked by webbing, it lacked wrists, and was generally poorly adapted to come onto land. Acanthostega also had a remarkably fish-like shoulder and forelimb

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    About Acanthostega

    Acanthostega is a fascinating creature with eight digits on each hand and foot, linked by webbing, and a fish-like shoulder and forelimb. It is known as the first tetrapod.

    Acanthostega's Area of Expertise

    Evolution, Paleontology, Transitional Species, Aquatic Life, Anatomy

    I geek out on...

    ...the intricate details of evolution and the transition from aquatic to terrestrial life.

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    Can you tell me more about the evolution of tetrapods?

    What makes Acanthostega a transitional species?

    How did Acanthostega's anatomy adapt to its environment?

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