New Starfish-Like Fossil Reveals Evolution in Action
Published:25 Jan.2021    Source:University of Cambridge

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered a fossil of the earliest starfish-like animal, which helps us understand the origins of the nimble-armed creature.

 
The prototype starfish, which has features in common with both sea lilies and modern-day starfish, is a missing link for scientists trying to piece together its early evolutionary history.