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science4 months ago•1 min saved

500-Million-Year-Old Predatory Worm Fossil Discovered in the Grand Canyon

A 500-million-year-old fossil of a penis worm with rings of sharp teeth was discovered in the Grand Canyon, revealing an ancient ancestor of modern marine worms and highlighting the area's prehistoric marine life.

via WIRED|

#fossil #grand-canyon #marine-biology

science5 months ago•8 min saved

Grand Canyon Fossils Reveal Cambrian Life Explosion

Scientists discovered a new Cambrian penis worm, Kraytdraco spectatus, in the Grand Canyon, and a high school student created a detailed 3D animation illustrating how it might have fed and been swallowed, offering a rare glimpse into ancient marine life.

via Defector|

#cambrian #fossils #paleoart