This Football-Shaped Creature Was an Early Terrestrial Plant-Eater
Nautilus • 2/10/2026
Summary
A newly discovered specimen, described as a football-shaped creature, represents an early terrestrial plant-eater. This finding provides insights into the evolution of early herbivory.
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