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Old January 22nd, 2018 #108
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More than 500 fossils of new ancient worm species found in B.C.

Discovery sheds light on worms found in oceans around world


Roughly 508 million years ago, this bristly worm roamed the waters of what is now British Columbia. Now, the newly identified species of ancient worm is helping researchers unravel an ancient mystery.

Meet Kootenayscolex barbarensis, a new species of bristle worm. It belongs to a richly diverse group of animals called annelids.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/ne...hale-1.4494977