Tag: Living fossil
Ancient Giant Fish Fossils Found in Australia: Coelacanth, a Living Fossil, Still Exists
What do the ginkgo (a tree), the nautilus (a mollusc), and the coelacanth (a fish) all have in common? They don't look alike, and...
Alligator Gar: A Living Fossil That Has Barely Evolved in 100 Million Years
Alligator gar, scientifically known as Atractosteus spatula, is a fascinating creature that can be found in rivers, reservoirs, and coastal bays in the southwestern...