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Treasure trove of fossils found in China, over 500m years old

R Sinduja
News Editor
Image Credit: The Guardian

Scientists discovered a mindblowing haul of fossils that are over 500 million years old in China. They found 4351 separate fossils in rocks on the banks of river Danshui, which represents 101 species & 53 are new. Primitive forms of jellyfish, algae, anemones, worms, sponges & arthropods were well-preserved that their soft tissues can still be seen. These fossilised organisms date back to 'Cambrian Explosion'.


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