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New fossils in Qatar reveal a tiny sea cow hidden for 21 million years
Fossils from Qatar have revealed a small, newly identified sea cow species that lived in the Arabian Gulf more than 20 million years ago. The site contains the densest known collection of fossil sea cow bones, showing that these animals once thrived in rich seagrass meadows. Their ecological role mirrors that of modern dugongs, which still reshape the Gulf’s seafloor as they graze. The findings may help researchers understand how seagrass ecosys…
Large groups of dugongs graze on seagrass in the Persian Gulf. A new study shows this has been the case for a very long time. A new study in Qatar shows that dugongs were already swimming in the Persian Gulf more than 20 million years ago. During the research, the team even discovered a new species of dugong […] Want to know more about science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .
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