Tag: living fossil
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Did This Spiral Sea Creature Outlive the Dinosaurs? The Nautilus’ Enduring Tale
Introduction: A Spiral Survivor in a World of Dinosaurs Around 66 million years ago, a colossal asteroid strike in what is now the Yucatán Peninsula reshaped life on Earth. The event, often dubbed the Cretaceous–Paleogene (K-Pg) extinction, wiped out about 75 percent of species, including most dinosaurs. But some ancient sea creatures with spiral shells…
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Vampire Squid Genome Sequencing Unveils Evolution Secrets
Unveiling a Deep-Sea Mystery: The Vampire Squid Genome The vampire squid, a creature that critics once labeled a myth of the deep, has finally revealed its genetic blueprint. In a landmark study, researchers sequenced the vampire squid’s genome, offering rare insight into cephalopod evolution and the enigmatic lineage that connects squids to octopuses. Known for…
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Wollemi Pine Reproduces in England: A Living Fossil Miracle
Ancient Conifer Finally Reproduces in a British Garden In the quiet village of Wichenford, England, a remarkable botanical milestone has unfolded. Pamela and Alistair Thompson, two devoted retired gardeners, have watched their Wollemi pine produce fertile cones for the first time. This living fossil—an ancient conifer that thrived alongside dinosaurs more than 90 million years…
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Ancient Wollemi Pine Reproduction Milestone in an English Garden
An Extraordinary Triumph in a Quiet English Village In the tranquil village of Wichenford, England, a botanical milestone has unfolded in the garden of two retired gardeners. Pamela and Alistair Thompson, long-time enthusiasts of horticulture, have witnessed their Wollemi pine produce fertile cones for the first time. This event, echoing through scientific circles, signals more…