microrobert
06-24-2015, 08:15 PM
Hallucigenia: Significance of bizarre extinct creature revealed as it finally bares its teeth
http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article10343294.ece/alternates/w460/web-Hallucigenia-2-m-r-smith.jpg
A bizarre extinct creature that has mystified scientists since its 500m-year fossil was first unearthed more than a century ago has finally revealed its teeth – placing it centre stage in the evolution of many complex life-forms living today.
Hallucigenia, which owes its name to its unworldly appearance, was so odd that scientists initially confused its top from its bottom and its head from its tail. However, a study has now unequivocally identified its mouth, complete with a fearsome ring of sharp teeth.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/hallucigenia-significance-of-bizarre-extinct-creature-revealed-as-it-finally-bares-its-teeth-10343264.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article10343294.ece/alternates/w460/web-Hallucigenia-2-m-r-smith.jpg
A bizarre extinct creature that has mystified scientists since its 500m-year fossil was first unearthed more than a century ago has finally revealed its teeth – placing it centre stage in the evolution of many complex life-forms living today.
Hallucigenia, which owes its name to its unworldly appearance, was so odd that scientists initially confused its top from its bottom and its head from its tail. However, a study has now unequivocally identified its mouth, complete with a fearsome ring of sharp teeth.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/hallucigenia-significance-of-bizarre-extinct-creature-revealed-as-it-finally-bares-its-teeth-10343264.html