New Fossil Findings of Coelacanths in Switzerland Shed Light on Mass Extinction
A team of researchers from Zurich have recently uncovered an exciting new discovery - fossilized remains of Coelacanths. These ancient fish, closely related to the modern-day Coelacanths, were found in the Jura Mountains of Switzerland and date back to the Triassic period. The finding has revealed that these fish survived the mass extinction event that occurred at the end of the Triassic period, and may have been a contributor to the evolution of modern-day Coelacanths. This discovery provides a fascinating insight into the evolution of this ancient species, and may even shed light on the effects of major extinction events on the development of life on Earth.
source: Phys.org