Shark precursor: ‘Virtual anatomy’ imaging yields new insight into ancient ‘platypus fish’

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AN ancient sea monster swimming the seas during the time of dinosaurs may be an unexpected predecessor to modern-day sharks, a new study has announced.

The specimens were thankfully superbly well preserved, offering palaeontologists an excellent opportunity to examine the interior the extinct fish’s brain cavity.

 

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