Oldest species of swimming jellyfish discovered in 505m-year-old fossils
by Nabiha Ahmed from Science | The Guardian on (#6DFDS)
New species named Burgessomedusa phasmiformis was found in Canada and is exceptionally well preserved
The oldest species of swimming jellyfish ever recorded has been discovered in 505m-year-old fossils, scientists have said.
The fossils were found at Burgess Shale in Canada, an area known for the number of well-preserved fossils found there.
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