“100 Million Years Buried”: Ancient Rock Unleashes Shock Discovery of 40 Squid Species Scientists Never Knew Existed

IN A NUTSHELL 🦑 Scientists discovered 40 new squid species from a 100-million-year-old rock, highlighting ancient ocean diversity. 🔬 The team used grinding tomography to reveal a dense assemblage of fossilized cephalopod beaks. 🌊 Findings suggest squids were dominant swimmers in the Cretaceous ocean, challenging previous assumptions. 📚 Published in the journal Science, this research … Continue reading “100 Million Years Buried”: Ancient Rock Unleashes Shock Discovery of 40 Squid Species Scientists Never Knew Existed