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A new treasure map reveals where Earth's lost prehistoric life may be hiding
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A sweeping analysis of 540 million years of marine fossils has revealed surprising gaps in our understanding of Earth's ancient life. Scientists discovered that some of the greatest opportunities for finding previously unknown species lie in relatively recent geological periods,
A sweeping analysis of 540 million years of marine fossils has revealed surprising gaps in our understanding of Earth's ancient life. Scientists discovered that some of the greatest opportunities for finding previously unknown species lie in relatively recent geological periods, rather than the distant past. By mapping unexplored fossil-rich regions around the world, researchers have created a powerful tool to guide future excavations.
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