Utah, USA – Scientists have found a 500-million-year-old sea worm, giving insights into Earth’s evolutionary history. Scientists discovered an ancient sea worm in the Spence Shale Lagerstätte, which spans northern Utah and southern Idaho, shedding light on the diverse life of the Cambrian period. A Worm Like No Other The fossil, named Shaihuludia shurikeni, stands out due to its unique blade-like chaetae. “The first thing we see are these radial blades that look like stars or flowers,” said Rhiannon LaVine, the scientist who discovered the fossil. This unusual appearance initially stumped researchers, leading to speculation about its origins and classification. … Continue reading Unearthed: The 500-Million-Year-Old Sea Worm Shaking Up Science!