A New Treasure Map Reveals Where Earth's Lost Prehistoric Life May Be Hiding
Researchers used 540 million years of marine fossil records to guide future searches and say the Cenozoic Era offers especially strong potential for new finds.
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Scientists Create ‘Treasure Map’ Revealing Where Earth’s Missing Prehistoric Animals May Be Hiding
After analyzing 540 million years of fossils, researchers have pinpointed places where unknown prehistoric species could still be waiting to be discovered3d illustration of a dunkleosteus fishCredit: iStockphoto/GettyNEED TO KNOWScientists analyzed fossil records spanning 540 million years to identify places where previously unknown prehistoric species may be hidingThe researchers found that some of the greatest opportunities for new discoveries…
A new treasure map reveals where Earth's lost prehistoric life may be hiding
A sweeping analysis of 540 million years of marine fossils has revealed surprising gaps in our understanding of Earth's ancient life. Scientists discovered that some of the greatest opportunities for finding previously unknown species lie in relatively recent geological periods, rather than the distant past. By mapping unexplored fossil-rich regions around the world, researchers have created a powerful tool to guide future excavations.
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