Unearthing the Remains of an Ancient Aquatic Predator: Hupehsuchus Found in China
Today, scientists from the Institute of Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IPPCAS) have made a groundbreaking discovery. They have unearthed a new species of ancient filter-feeding fish called Hupehsuchus. This group of filter-feeding fish is believed to have lived more than 120 million years ago in the Jurassic period. The discovery of Hupehsuchus provides valuable insight into the evolution and development of filter-feeding fish and the ecosystem of the Jurassic period. The researchers believe that Hupehsuchus is closely related to modern filter-feeding fish such as carp, catfish, and herring. This discovery may help researchers to understand more about the evolution of modern fish and the ancient aquatic ecosystem.
source: Phys.org