The evolutionary history of Vertebrates: a 500 million-year-long journey between myth and reality…

The evolutionary history of vertebrates is a 500 million-year-long journey, which has seen the appearance of prehistoric animals (Dinosaurs), many more unknown ones such as Pikaia and Archeopteryx up to the current species, some of which are particularly evolved (Plethodontidae), and others that present primitive characteristics dating back to their now extinct ancestors (Cyclostomes).By showing models of Vertebrates, videos, and interactive diagrams, the researchers will help visitors to discover how the body of Vertebrates has changed over this very long period of time, how they have adapted to different habitats, and, if and how, they are related to each other.Furthermore, discovering that some mythological animals (Unicorn, Mermaids) were inspired by real-life animals could be fascinating and stimulating for participants.

PARTECIPANTI: Eugenia R. Lauriano, Giorgia Pia Lombardo, Angelo Giliberti, Sebastian Marino, Filippo Pellicanò, Gaia Pirracchio, Alexia Severino, Valentina Natale, Rocco Visalli, Carmelo Mastrantonio