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Fossilized fish up to 16 million years old found in Australia, with last meal still intact

  • Paleontologists discovered a newly identified fish species, Ferruaspis brocksi, in central New South Wales, Australia, dating back up to 16 million years to the Miocene Epoch.
  • The fossilized freshwater fish was so well-preserved that researchers could determine its last meal of phantom midge larvae, insect wings, and a small bivalve.
  • The discovery of F. Brocksi suggests it may have spent its entire life in freshwater, offering insights into the region's ancient ecosystem and food chains.
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Fossilized fish up to 16 million years old found in Australia, with last meal still intact

Paleontologists in Australia discovered a remarkably preserved fish species, revealing its last meal and offering new insights into the region’s historic ecosystem.

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, March 17, 2025.
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