The fossil, Shishania aculeata, was originally thought to be an early mollusc, a group that includes snails and clams.

Scientists discovered a 480-million-year-old phosphatic sponge in South China, making it the oldest known stromatoporoid and extending its fossil record by 20 million years. International scientists ...

HELENA — The Helena Mineral Society is hosting its 79th annual Gem Mineral and Fossil Show this weekend at the Civic Center. Montana is called the Treasure State for a reason, known for its ...

The Southern Charm Cast React to Sienna Evans and Shep Rose's Breakup It seems fossil jewelry is slowly taking over the Bravo-verse — and it’s all thanks to Shep Rose. “I may be tired ...

Chinese and South Korean researchers jointly discovered the oldest known phosphatic stromatoporoid sponge fossil dating back 480 million years called Lophiostroma leizunia in Yichang, Central ...

A marine park in Australia is trying out a new way to help protect sea sponges. Marine biologist Dr Chris Gillies and his team from Offshore Biotechnologies are dropping 120 tonnes of rubble and ...

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