Strange “elephant skin” rocks reveal ancient life in the dark ocean

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Apr 3, 2026, 2:28 am127 ptsTrending
A puzzling wrinkled rock formation in Morocco has led scientists to rethink where ancient microbes could live. Instead of shallow, sunlit waters, these microbes may have thrived deep in the ocean, fueled by chemicals delivered by underwater landslides. The discovery suggests that dark, nutrient-rich…

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