Science309-million-year-old fossil recognized as a distinct early amphibian ancestor
Phys.org reports that students described the species, Jeanerpeton mazonensis, which was named in honor of their mothers.
TLDR
A 309-million-year-old fossil once assigned to another species is now recognized as Jeanerpeton mazonensis, a distinct early amphibian ancestor, Phys.org reports. The fossil has eye impressions preserved in stone. The species was described by students and named in honor of their mothers.
309-million-year-old fossil recognized as a distinct early amphibian ancestor
Phys.org reports that students described the species, Jeanerpeton mazonensis, which was named in honor of their mothers.
TLDR
A 309-million-year-old fossil once assigned to another species is now recognized as Jeanerpeton mazonensis, a distinct early amphibian ancestor, Phys.org reports. The fossil has eye impressions preserved in stone. The species was described by students and named in honor of their mothers.