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Scientists thought this fish had been extinct for 66 million years, until it reappeared
Published 16 July 2026 ยท science
image AI generated How the coelacanth was identified as a fish thought extinct since the dinosaurs Why coelacanths remained hidden for millions of years What
image AI generated How the coelacanth was identified as a fish thought extinct since the dinosaurs Why coelacanths remained hidden for millions of years What makes the coelacanth different from other fish How scientists found more living coelacanths after 1938 Why the coelacanth is known as a 'living fossil' Why the coelacanth still matters to scientists today
Published: July 16, 2026 โข 9:30 PM IST ยท Updated: July 17, 2026 โข 3:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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image AI generated How the coelacanth was identified as a fish thought extinct since the dinosaurs Why coelacanths remained hidden for millions of years What makes the coelacanth different from other fish How scientists found more living coelacanths after 1938 Why the coelacanth is known as a 'living fossil' Why the coelacanth still matters to scientists today