Tag: mass extinction
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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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Did This Spiral Sea Creature Outlive the Dinosaurs?
Unraveling the Mystery of the Spiral Sea Creature When we imagine the cataclysm that ended the era of the giant dinosaurs, we often picture a dramatic, planet‑altering event. About 66 million years ago, a massive asteroid struck the Yucatán Peninsula, sending shockwaves through ecosystems that reshaped life on Earth. Among the many questions scientists ask…
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Did This Spiral Sea Creature Outlive the Dinosaurs? The Nautilus Surprise
Did a Spiral Sea Creature Outlive the Dinosaurs? When scientists discuss the end of the dinosaurs, they often reference a catastrophic asteroid impact about 66 million years ago that altered life on Earth in an instant. The event is famous for wiping out vast numbers of species, but it also left a lasting question: did…