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Researchers discover hidden step in dinosaur feather evolution - EurekAlert


<p>Scientists discover &lsquo;zoned development&rsquo; in dinosaur skin, with zones of reptile-style scales and zones of bird-like skin with feathers</p> <p>New dinosaur skin fossil found to be composed of silica &ndash; the same as glass</p> <p>Discovery sheds light on evolution from scales to feathers</p>

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