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Scientists discover the oldest starfish-like fossil – University News: The University of Western Australia
The oldest starfish-like fossil, which is the first ancestor of all starfish in the world, has been uncovered by UWA scientists.
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have uncovered the oldest starfish-like fossil, Cantabrigiaster Fezouataensis, which is the first ancestor of all starfish in the world.
The fossil was uncovered in Morocco and the discovery provides an insight into the evolution of starfish and other echinoderms such as sea lilies. The research has been published in the Royal Society.
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