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Surprising fossil discoveries trace back the evolution of complex animals

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Surprising fossil discoveries trace back the evolution of complex animals

The artist’s reconstruction of an ancient marine environment preserved in the Jiangchuan region Xiaodong Wang A large and well-preserved series of fossils discovered in China has cast doubt on the idea that complex life flourished during the rapid burst of evolution known as the Cambrian explosion. This event, which took place about 541 million to … Read more

Deep-water discoveries: scientists find more than 110 species of fish and invertebrates in the Coral Sea

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Deep-water discoveries: scientists find more than 110 species of fish and invertebrates in the Coral Sea

Marine scientists have discovered more than 110 species of fish and invertebrates in the Coral Sea – a number they believe could exceed 200 as more are identified. The species were found in waters between 200 meters and 3km deep in the Coral Sea marine park, Australia’s largest marine protected area, which is about 1m … Read more