Discovery of 506-Million-Year-Old Moth-Like Predator

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Canadian paleontologists discovered a 506-million-year-old predator resembling a moth called Mosura fentoni, offering insights into extinct radiodonts' anatomy. The fossils were found in British Columbia and reveal details of its internal anatomy.

Key Points

  • Mosura fentoni was a 506-million-year-old predator resembling a moth
  • Most fossils were found at Raymond Quarry in Yoho National Park, British Columbia
  • Mosura had unique features like three eyes, spiny jointed claws, and swimming flaps
  • The discovery offers significant insights into radiodonts' anatomy

Pros

  • Insights into extinct radiodonts' anatomy
  • Discovery sheds light on evolutionary convergence with modern arthropods
  • Details of internal anatomy revealed through fossils