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Armored Amphibian Ruled the Triassic Seafloor
Original: This Armored Amphibian Turned the Triassic Seafloor Into a Living Nightmare
A new report describes a heavily armored amphibian that lived during the Triassic period, patrolling ancient seafloors as a formidable predator. The creature's protective plating and aquatic lifestyle offer a striking picture of early life recovering after the end-Permian extinction. Coverage emphasizes how bizarre and fearsome this long-extinct animal was compared with modern amphibians.
Why now: Fresh coverage of a newly described prehistoric species is drawing attention from science readers.
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