510-million-year-old, well-preserved trilobite fossils found in Morocco reveal exceptional anatomical details.
Researchers discovered exceptionally well-preserved 510-million-year-old trilobite fossils in the High Atlas of Morocco, referred to as "Pompeii" trilobites due to their remarkable preservation in volcanic ash. These fossils provide the most anatomically complete examples ever found, revealing soft tissue details that are rarely seen in trilobite fossils. The discovery, published in Science, has the potential to redefine our understanding of the iconic marine arthropods.
June 27, 2024
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