The long one is the tibia and that little one on the side is the fibula.
But, in modern chickens, the growth of the fibula halts first at the ends.
This means the fibulae of modern chickens are actively blocked from reaching the lengths of their ancient relatives bones.
Researchers say the findings are consistent with evolutionary patterns demonstrated in fossil records.
This isnt the first time Botelho has brought out dinosaur traits in chickens.
This leads naturally to hypotheses on the evolution of development that can be explored in the lab.
source: www.techworm.net
