Mysterious 300-million-year-old 'Tully monster' may not be the creature scientists thought it [tr]

UK Daily Mail ^ | November 12, 2019 | Milly Vincent

[C19fan]

The mysterious Tully monster is not likely to have been a vertebrate - despite its hard cartilage ridged back - scientists claim, after discovering unusual elements within its fossilised eyes.

Tullimonstrum, also known as the Tully monster, which lived 300 million years ago, has baffled scientists since fossils were first discovered 60 years ago.

A previous discovery in 2016 found Tully to have a stiffened rod of cartilage that supported its body and gills - suggesting that the creatures were predatory vertebrates, similar to some primitive fish.

[gnarledmaw]

Overall I like the design, its sleek and looks maneuverable. I just cant figure out where the brake lever is.

[gnarledmaw]

On second thought, that’s a terrible place for the exhaust.

[Bob Ireland]

***Mysterious 300-million-year-old 'Tully monster' may not be the creature scientists thought it was***

not likely to have been a vertebrate - despite its hard cartilage ridged back - scientists claim, after discovering unusual elements...

[fieldmarshaldj]

Telly Monster ?

[SunkenCiv]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7HE87DCkxk

[SunkenCiv]

Yeah, I think they’re missin’ some parts.

[fieldmarshaldj]

“She was a hooka !”

Good ole Norm.

[SunkenCiv]

This topic was posted some time ago, just an update or something.

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