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science28 days ago•4 min saved

China quarry yields 150 Cambrian species, revealing post-extinction life

A Chinese team in Hunan uncovered over 50,000 fossils from a small quarry dating to about 512 million years ago, capturing more than 150 species (91 new to science) with soft tissues preserved. The Huayuan biota, from just after the Sinsk mass extinction, offers new insights into early animal life and shows surprising connections to the Burgess Shale, implying early larval dispersal and rapid post-extinction recovery during the Cambrian explosion.

via CBS News|

#burgess-shale #cambrian #fossils

science9 months ago•2 min saved

506-Million-Year-Old Three-Eyed Sea Predator Discovered

Researchers discovered a 506-million-year-old fossil named Mosura fentoni in Canada, revealing a three-eyed marine predator with unique anatomical features that shed light on early arthropod evolution and Cambrian marine life.

via Farmingdale Observer|

#arthropods #burgess-shale #cambrian

paleontology2 years ago•4 min saved

Ancient Jellyfish Unearthed: Oldest Swimmer Ever Found

The Royal Ontario Museum has announced the discovery of the oldest known swimming jellyfish, Burgessomedusa phasmiformis, in the Burgess Shale. These 505-million-year-old fossils provide evidence that large, bell-shaped jellyfish had already evolved over half a billion years ago. The well-preserved specimens reveal details of their internal anatomy and tentacles, indicating that Burgessomedusa was capable of free-swimming and capturing sizable prey. This discovery sheds light on the complexity of the Cambrian food chain and adds to our understanding of the evolution of life on Earth.

via SciTechDaily|

#burgess-shale #cambrian-ecosystem #evolution

paleontology2 years ago•4 min saved

Ancient Swimming Jellyfish Fossils Unearthed

Researchers at the Royal Ontario Museum have identified the oldest known species of swimming jellyfish, Burgessomedusa phasmiformis, in the fossil record. These well-preserved fossils from the Burgess Shale provide insights into the complex Cambrian food chain and demonstrate that large, swimming jellyfish with bell-shaped bodies existed over 500 million years ago. The discovery adds to our understanding of the evolution of life on Earth and highlights the remarkable preservation of delicate animals in the Burgess Shale.

via Phys.org|

#burgess-shale #cambrian #evolution

paleontology2 years ago•1 min saved

Ancient swimming jellyfish fossils reveal Earth's oldest species

The oldest species of swimming jellyfish, Burgessomedusa phasmiformis, has been discovered in 505 million-year-old fossils found at Burgess Shale in Canada. The well-preserved fossils provide insight into the evolutionary history of jellyfish, which have been difficult to study due to their delicate nature. The discovery suggests that the Cambrian food chain was more complex than previously thought, highlighting the diversity of life during that time period.

via The Guardian|

#burgess-shale #cambrian #evolution

paleontology2 years ago•16 min saved

Rare Burgess Shale-type fossils discovered in Wales.

A new study reports the discovery of a Burgess Shale-type fossil fauna from Castle Bank, Wales, dating back to the Middle Ordovician period. The fossils are exceptionally well-preserved, including soft tissues, and provide insights into the diversity of marine life during this time period. The discovery adds to the growing list of Burgess Shale-type faunas found around the world and highlights the importance of preserving these unique fossil sites.

via Nature.com|

#burgess-shale #fossil-fauna #middle-ordovician