Fossil of Extinct Lamprey Dating Back 134 Million Years Found in Hebei, Expanding Species' Geographic Distribution

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Fossil of Extinct Lamprey Dating Back 134 Million Years Found in Hebei, Expanding Species' Geographic Distribution

The discovery of a fossilized lamprey species, Mesomyzon mengae Chang, in Chengde, Hebei Province, China, marks a significant paleontological find. Identified by researcher Zhang Jiangyong from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, this extinct species has been dated back approximately 134 million years.This particular discovery is noteworthy as it represents the first instance of Mesomyzon mengae Chang being found in Hebei Province. Previously, this…