Ancient Arthropod Sue Sheds Light on Early Life and Fossil Preservation
A groundbreaking discovery in South Africa’s Soom Shale has revealed an ancient arthropod species, Keurbos susanae, dating back to the Upper Ordovician period, approximately 445 million years ago. This exceptionally preserved fossil offers a rare glimpse into the internal anatomy of early arthropods, including their muscles and connective endoskeleton. The findings, published in Papers in […]