Tag Archives: Cenozoic
Cryptic crab in Cenozoic corals
Modern coral reefs harbour a large number of cryptic species: species that are either small and/or well hidden in the nooks and crannies of the reef framework. Examples include certain fish, stomatopods, shrimps and crabs. One such group consists of … Continue reading
New fly fossil sheds light on the explosive radiation of flies during the Cenozoic Era
The first unambiguous fossil from the botfly family adds to the few known fossils of a major clade of flies (Calyptratae), shedding light on their rapid radiation during the Cenozoic Era, according to a new study. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily