Fossil fishes buried in the desert reveal a missing chapter in marine history
Paleontologists have discovered fossilized fish in Egypt that date back to the period shortly after the asteroid impact that ended the age of dinosaurs. This discovery helps fill a significant gap in the scientific understanding of how marine ecosystems recovered and evolved.
Why it matters
Understanding the post-extinction recovery of marine life provides essential context for how modern ecosystems emerged after global catastrophes.
A complete skeleton of the oldest jack fish, found at Qreiya 3. Professor Hesham Sallam, Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center https://theconversation.com/fossil-fishes-buried-in-the-desert-reveal-a-missing-chapter-in-marine-history-284260 https://theconversation.com/fossil-fishes-buried-in-the-desert-reveal-a-missing-chapter-in-marine-history-284260 Link copied Share article Share article
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