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New Fossil Discovery Sheds Light on Early Arthropods’ Adaptations in Ancient Oceans

A newly discovered Cambrian predator, Mosura fentoni, reveals advanced respiratory adaptations and segmented anatomy in early arthropods.

June 6, 2025