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Ancient 'Sue' Fossil Reshapes Marine Evolution Insights

3/28/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from South Africa, where Professor Sarah Gabbott of the University of Leicester unveiled a remarkable 444-million-year-old fossil named Keurbos susanae, affectionately dubbed "Sue." Unlike most fossils, Sue astonishingly retains intricate details of internal organs, providing a rare glimpse into the evolution of ancient marine arthropods and reshaping our understanding of paleontology.

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A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from South Africa, where Professor Sarah Gabbott of the University of Leicester unveiled a remarkable 444-million-year-old fossil named Keurbos susanae, affectionately dubbed "Sue." Unlike most fossils, Sue astonishingly retains intricate details of internal organs, providing a rare glimpse into the evolution of ancient marine arthropods and reshaping our understanding of paleontology.