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Spectacular Moroccan fossils redefine evolutionary timelines
Description: Some of the oldest marine animals on the planet, including armoured worm-like forms and giant, lobster like sea creatures, survived millions of years longer than previously thought, according to a spectacularly preserved fossil formation from southeastern Morocco. The Lower Fezouata formation has been revealing exciting discoveries about life in the Ordovician - around 485 - 444 million years ago - since its discovery just five years ago. [Source: Geological Society of London]
URL: http://www.alphagalileo.org/ViewItem.aspx?ItemId=154408&CultureCode=en
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Source: Geological Society of London
Publish Date: 7/8/2015
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