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Posts about "Otophysans"

A Long-Lost Tiny Fossil Fish Sheds Light on Freshwater Evolution

A recently discovered fossil fish in Alberta, named Acronichthys maccognoi, is providing new insights into the evolutionary history of otophysans, a group now prevalent in freshwater ecosystems. This finding challenges prior assumptions by suggesting multiple migrations from oceans to rivers, offering a fresh perspective on ancient species' movements.

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