Tag: Fossil Discovery
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Fossilized ear bones rewrite the history of freshwater fish
A new timeline for the origin of otophysan fish Scientists have long noted that two‑thirds of all freshwater fishes possess a sophisticated hearing system known as the Weberian apparatus, a set of middle-ear bones that lets these fish hear much higher frequencies than most ocean species. In a stunning revision of this history, UC Berkeley…
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Ancestors of Flightless Birds Once Flew Across Oceans, New Study Finds
A new twist on how flightless birds spread across continents For generations, scientists have wondered how flightless giants like ostriches, emus, and kiwis ended up on continents as distant as Africa, Australia, and South America. The traditional view tied this broad dispersal to the ancient supercontinent Gondwana, arguing that its breakup around 150 million years…
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Fossil Redraws Fish Feeding History: 310-Million-Year-Old Tongue-Bite in Platysomus
Introduction: A breakthrough in the history of feeding A University of Michigan scientist and colleagues have uncovered what may be the earliest evidence of a tongue-like biting structure in a ray-finned fish. Dating to about 310 million years ago, during the early Pennsylvanian period, the fossil belongs to the genus Platysomus. This discovery marks a…
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Stunning Fossil from Gobi Desert Rewrites Dinosaur History
Introduction to the Remarkable Fossil Find A recent discovery in the Gobi Desert has sent shockwaves through the paleontological community. A new species of pachycephalosaur, named Zavacephale rinpoche, is believed to have lived around 108 million years ago during the Early Cretaceous period. This remarkable find not only predates all known pachycephalosaur fossils by approximately…
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Incredible Discovery of Ancient Creature That Predated Dinosaurs
Introduction to the Incredible Discovery An extraordinary discovery has emerged from layers of ancient sandstone, revealing a tiny reptilian fossil that dates back over 240 million years, predating the era of dinosaurs. This fascinating find sheds light on the evolutionary history of reptiles and their predecessors, marking a significant milestone in paleontological research. What is…
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The Discovery of Spicomellus: Earth’s Armoured Relic
In a breakthrough that has sent ripples through the scientific community, paleontologists have unearthed a remarkable fossil of a dinosaur known as Spicomellus. This creature, which roamed the Earth 165 million years ago during the Middle Jurassic period, is being hailed as one of the strangest dinosaurs ever discovered. With its elaborate armor and an…
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The Enigmatic Spicomellus: An Ankylosaur Like No Other
Deep within the annals of paleontology, a remarkable discovery has surfaced that challenges our understanding of prehistoric life. Spicomellus, an ancient ankylosaur believed to have roamed the Earth 165 million years ago, is being hailed as one of the strangest dinosaur species ever uncovered. Scientists unearthed the fossilized remains of this unique creature, revealing a…