518-Million-Year-Old Giant Predator Worms Challenge History
A reconstruction of the pelagic ecosystem and the organisms fossilized in Sirius Passet, revealing how Timorebestia was one of the largest predators in the water column more than 518 million years ago. Credit: Artwork by Bob Nicholls/@BobNichollsArtNewly discovered fossils of Timorebestia, large predatory worms from over 518 million years ago, have been found in Greenland, shedding light on early ocean predators and their complex ecosystems. This find offers vital clues about the evolution of jawed predators and the role…