Scientists have discovered the oldest fossilized vertebrate brain. It is 319 million years old
The fossil of the fish was found more than 100 years ago, but only now have scientists decided to examine its interior. The examination revealed that inside the skull there was a well-preserved brain. Scientists admit that this is one of the few cases where vertebrate soft tissue has been preserved.
Fossils of animals from millions of years ago very often cause quite a stir in the paleontological community. Each find is another opportunity to study prehistoric life and a chance to expand our knowledge of evolution on our planet. The problem is that the fossilized remains usually contain only the remnants of bones, shells or shells, because only these body fragments are able to survive for a very long time.
Fossilized brains are a remarkable source of knowledge about the evolution of species
This is why when paleontologists discover a fossil that contains soft tissues, we are dealing with a unique and very rare situation. This is the tissue that connects, supports, or surrounds the organs of an organism and is the fastest to degrade. On the other hand, it contains a great deal of valuable information about a creature’s genetic material. The most valuable organ for potential…
