Coelacanths: Living fossils of the sea
Natural World Facts. (2020, June 26). Coelacanths: Living fossils of the sea [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/__Woo6L1bl0
Explain why this creature is identified as a “living fossil”.
Provide evidence from both the fossil record and current living specimens.
Photos and/or graphics should be included in your post.
What evolutionary process is at work here that has allowed this species to remain unchanged for millions of years?
Explain how this would work in this species’ particular situation.
Is this species actually unchanged for millions of years or are there other processes actually going on here?
Do you think the recognition of this
category of “living fossil” provides new information for the study of
Evolutionary Biology or other fields or is it just a catchy phrase to
entertain the public? Why?
