This tiny jurassic predator helped pave the way for the human brain — SkimNews
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- Megacauda sungei, a 165-million-year-old Jurassic predator, was only 20 inches long yet ranked as a heavyweight among early mammal relatives that swam through ancient water.
- The fossil discovery of Megacauda sungei may help explain how mammals developed one of their most important evolutionary advantages, according to the source.
Why it matters: The 165-million-year-old Megacauda sungei fossil adds a rare data point to the sparse fossil record of early mammal relatives, giving paleontologists fresh evidence for tracing how mammals acquired traits that distinguish them from other vertebrates.
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