Researchers from the University of Kansas discover a 500-million-year-old unknown sea worm species, Shaihuludia shurikeni, in Utah’s Spence Shale.
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Landmark Discovery of the Oldest Known Swimming Jellyfish – 505 Million Years Old
Discovery of 505-million-year-old swimming jellyfish Burgessomedusa phasmiformis reveals Cambrian ecosystem’s complexity; found in Burgess Shale.
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Extraordinary Fossil Reveals Mammal Engaging in Mortal Combat with Dinosaur
Title: Extraordinary Fossil Reveals Mammal Engaging in Mortal Combat with DinosaurDescription: A fossil discovered from approximately 125 million years ago …
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Revolutionary Discoveries: Small Scales Reveal Megalodon’s Leisurely Pace and Immense Appetite
Revolutionary research on Megalodon reveals its slow swimming, enhanced digestion, and colossal size due to its warm-blooded nature.
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Intriguing Discovery: Unique Mosasaur Species with Unusual “Screwdriver Teeth” Uncovered by Scientists
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaScientists uncover new mosasaur species, Stelladens mysteriosus, in Morocco with unusual screwdriver-like teeth, hinting at unknown dietary habits.
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New Evidence Suggests Enormous Pliosaurs Swam in Late Jurassic Seas, Dwarfing Killer Whales
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaNew evidence reveals giant pliosaurs in Late Jurassic seas, twice the size of killer whales, challenging previous size estimations.
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Unveiling the Mystery: The True Source of Brilliance in “Golden” Fossils
Scientists at The University of Texas discover that golden fossils from Germany’s Posidonia shale shine due to a blend of …
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The Largest Animals To Ever Walk on Earth – New Research Reveals How Super-Giant Sauropods Achieved Their Record-Breaking Sizes
Discovering the secrets of massive sauropods: new research reveals how these super-giant creatures achieved their record-breaking sizes.
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The Extinction of Rhynchosaurs: How Herbivores Succumbed to Their Dietary Challenges
Ancient herbivores, rhynchosaurs, met their demise as their specialized dental systems couldn’t withstand the wear from tough plant food.
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New Research Challenges the Strength and Prey Preferences of Anomalocaris canadensis
New research challenges the strength and predatory status of Anomalocaris canadensis, an extinct marine creature, revealing its limitations and prey …