GeologyRocksRe-think on mammalian evolution
Wed, 03/28/2007 - 21:44 — hypocentre
The K/T extinction of the dinosaurs apparently did not clear the way for the mammals to evolve - the rise of the mammals occurs 10 to 15 million years afterwards. The authors argue that either the evolution triggers have a 'slow fuse' or the demise of the dinosaurs is not as important as previously thought.
From: New York Times
and BBC News
Original: Nature Subscription required