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Extinct fish reappears after 65 million years
Published 20 June 2026 ยท science
Synopsis A chance discovery in South Africa in 1938 unveiled a 'living fossil' โ a fish thought extinct for 65 million years. This remarkable coelacanth
Synopsis A chance discovery in South Africa in 1938 unveiled a 'living fossil' โ a fish thought extinct for 65 million years. This remarkable coelacanth, found by a museum curator, stunned scientists, forcing a re-evaluation of evolution and extinction theories. Its unique features offer crucial insights into the transition from aquatic to terrestrial life, reminding us that the ocean still holds profound secrets.
Published: June 20, 2026 โข 8:58 PM IST ยท Updated: June 21, 2026 โข 11:06 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis A chance discovery in South Africa in 1938 unveiled a 'living fossil' โ a fish thought extinct for 65 million years.
This remarkable coelacanth, found by a museum curator, stunned scientists, forcing a re-evaluation of evolution and extinction theories.
Its unique features offer crucial insights into the transition from aquatic to terrestrial life, reminding us that the ocean still holds profound secrets.