Fish Fossil has Oldest Known Face, May Influence Evolution

The news article describes the discovery of a placoderm (armored fish) fossil with a facial structure similar to modern vertebrates. It may represent the origin of facial structure for all modern vertebrates. This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area.
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Direct Link: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/09/130925-fish-fossil-paleontology-science-evolution-face/

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: fossil, evolution, text complexity, informational text, evidence, face structure, placoderm, mandibles, chewing vertebrates, origin, fish, jaw
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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