Origin and radiation of squids revealed by digital fossil-mining
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
A new study published in Science reveals that ancient squids were the most abundant swimmers in the ocean 100 million years ago, with over 40 new species discovered. The advanced fossil discovery technique allowed researchers to identify thousands of fossilized cephalopod beaks, providing key clues for studying squid evolution.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Ancient squids dominated the ocean 100 million years ago Hokkaido University · Jun 26, 2025 · first to report
- Novel “digital fossil-mining” approach uncovers hidden fossils, revealing squids’ ancient origins American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Jun 26, 2025