New Species of “Living Fossil” Fish Found Hiding in Plain Sight After 150 Years

Researchers found dozens of Triassic coelacanth fossils in UK museums. The fish were once mistaken for reptile bones. The coelacanth is often called a “living fossil.” Once believed to have vanished millions of years ago, it was unexpectedly rediscovered in 1938 when one was caught in the Indian Ocean. Since then, several more specimens have [...]