A fossil called Lizzie was thought to be an early reptile

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What happened

A Scottish fossil known as Lizzie was previously considered one of the earliest reptiles.

Recent X-ray scans revealed features suggesting it was more fish-like than reptilian.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:01:28 UTC.

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