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Ancient Fossils Reveal Early Air-Breathing Animals' Resilience

2/15/2025

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Fossils from the Cambrian Period, over 500 million years old, reveal that early animals thrived on mudflats, breathing air long before land-dwelling species evolved. Giovanni Mussini of the University of Cambridge highlights their remarkable adaptations, showcasing their resilience against environmental challenges in a world still largely dominated by water.

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Fossils from the Cambrian Period, over 500 million years old, reveal that early animals thrived on mudflats, breathing air long before land-dwelling species evolved. Giovanni Mussini of the University of Cambridge highlights their remarkable adaptations, showcasing their resilience against environmental challenges in a world still largely dominated by water.