Uncovering Ancient Clues: Missing Evolution Puzzle Piece Found in 130-Million-Year-Old Rocks

Scientists have discovered exceptionally rare fossils in 130-million-year-old rocks, providing the earliest known evidence of deep-sea fishes. The fossils, found in Italy, predate any other evidence of deep-sea fish by 80 million years and push back the timeline of deep-sea colonization. These fossils represent the earliest deep-sea vertebrates and shed light on the colonization of the deep sea by vertebrates. The discovery offers insights into the evolution of vertebrates and the history of life on Earth.