'Peculiar' new species of Jurassic squid found in Wyoming

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A "peculiar" new species of Jurassic squid-like animal has been unearthed in Wyoming, U.S., following the discovery of two exceptionally rare fossils dating to around 160 million years ago.

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  • A "peculiar" new species of Jurassic squid-like animal has been unearthed in Wyoming, U.S., following the discovery of two exceptionally rare fossils dating to around 160 million years ago.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:40:01 UTC.

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