Curr Biol August 2021 PMID 34146483

A new Silurian fish close to the common ancestor of modern gnathostomes.

Qiang Li, You-An Zhu, Jing Lu, Yang Chen, Jianhua Wang, Lijian Peng, Guangbiao Wei, Min Zhu

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The discussions strongly emphasize the importance of the newly found Silurian fish, with references to specific species like Guiyu oneiros and Qilinyu, and highlight how these findings deepen insight into early vertebrate evolution. The tone and word choices reflect an interest in the species' morphology and fossil significance, reinforcing the scientific value and potential for impactful understanding of paleo-diversity.

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The Silurian Period is crucial for understanding the evolution of jawed vertebrates, but the fossil record is often incomplete, with key specimens found only in specific locations like Qujing, China.
A new species, Bianchengichthys micros, has been discovered in Chongqing, featuring a well-preserved dermatoskeleton that shares traits with another species, Qilinyu, but has distinct differences, particularly in the structure of the mandible and pectoral fin.
This finding enhances knowledge of Silurian placoderm distribution in South China and suggests a closer relationship with other maxillate placoderms, indicating geographic connections between regions like Indochina and South China during the Middle Paleozoic.

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