Half-billion-year-old fossils rewrite the origin story of starfish

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What happened

Scientists have discovered several 518-million-year-old fossils that reshape understanding of the origins of the animal group containing starfish.

Key facts

  • Scientists have discovered several 518-million-year-old fossils that reshape understanding of the origins of the animal group containing starfish.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:01 UTC.

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  1. Scientists “truly astonished” by discovery that challenges Earth’s origin story

  2. Half-billion-year-old fossils rewrite the origin story of starfish

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