Scientists found a “lost world” of animals that shouldn’t exist yet

ScienceDaily
Apr 6, 2026, 11:41 pm91 ptsTrending
A remarkable fossil discovery in southwest China is rewriting the story of how complex animal life began, showing that many key animal groups appeared millions of years earlier than scientists once believed. Dating back over 540 million years, the fossils reveal a surprisingly diverse and advanced ecosystem…

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