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This Armored Amphibian Turned the Triassic Seafloor Into a Living Nightmare

Amphibians once terrorized the Triassic seafloor.

By · Published October 26, 2026  19:29 UTC · Updated October 26, 2026  19:29 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: Amphibians once terrorized the Triassic seafloor.
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The Triassic seafloor was home to a predator 237 million years ago. Fossils found in China suggest that an armored amphibian lived entirely at sea during this time.

The implications of this finding are still being considered, and it remains unclear how this species interacted with other sea creatures.

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What is the significance of this discovery?

The discovery of an armored amphibian that lived entirely at sea 237 million years ago sheds new light on the evolution of amphibians and their role in the Triassic ecosystem.

Where were the fossils found?

The fossils were found in China, specifically in an area where an excavation took place in 2004.

What does this mean for our understanding of amphibians?

The discovery suggests that amphibians were more diverse and adaptable than previously thought, and that they played a significant role in the Triassic ecosystem.

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