{"id":136045,"date":"2024-12-12T03:39:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T20:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=136045"},"modified":"2024-12-12T03:39:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T20:39:41","slug":"scientists-uncover-240-million-year-old-extinct-species-using-particle-accelerator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=136045","title":{"rendered":"Scientists Uncover 240-Million-Year-Old Extinct Species Using Particle Accelerator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A team of scientists has unveiled a new species of <strong>coelacanth<\/strong>, a rare fish often referred to as a \u2018living fossil.\u2019 This groundbreaking discovery was made possible by the use of the <strong>European Synchrotron Radiation Facility<\/strong> (ESRF) accelerator in <strong>Grenoble<\/strong>, <strong>France<\/strong>, allowing for unprecedented precision in <strong>fossil analysis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Innovative Approach to Fossil Study<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Coelacanths<\/strong> are deep-sea fish that have been around for over<strong> 400 million years<\/strong>, with only two known species remaining today. These fish are often called \u201c<strong>living fossils<\/strong>\u201d because their appearance has changed very little over millions of years. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/2024\/11\/fossils-of-dinosaur-vomit-and-faeces-expose-how-they-evolved-to-dominate-earth\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"72333\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fossil specimens<\/a><\/strong> studied in this research were discovered in <strong>clay nodules<\/strong> from the Middle <strong>Triassic<\/strong> period near <strong>Saverne<\/strong>, located in the <strong>Lorraine region<\/strong> of <strong>France<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p> The fossils were carefully analyzed using the ESRF <strong>synchrotron<\/strong> in Grenoble, which is capable of producing extremely detailed <strong>3D images<\/strong> of objects buried in rock, providing insights that would be impossible to gain through traditional fossil excavation methods.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to synchrotron technology, researchers were able to capture incredibly <strong>detailed images<\/strong> of the fossils preserved in clay nodules, enabling them to reconstruct the skeletons of these ancient fish with unprecedented accuracy. The synchrotron light, produced by high-energy <strong>electrons<\/strong>, allowed the team to reveal fine details of the fossils without physically disturbing them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Luigi Manuelli (unige) Et Lionel Cavin (mhng) Au Synchrotron De Grenoble\" class=\"wp-image-73299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Luigi-Manuelli-UNIGE-et-Lionel-Cavin-MHNG-au-synchrotron-de-Grenoble.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Luigi-Manuelli-UNIGE-et-Lionel-Cavin-MHNG-au-synchrotron-de-Grenoble-380x167.jpg 380w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Luigi-Manuelli-UNIGE-et-Lionel-Cavin-MHNG-au-synchrotron-de-Grenoble-520x228.jpg 520w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" src=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Luigi-Manuelli-UNIGE-et-Lionel-Cavin-MHNG-au-synchrotron-de-Grenoble.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Luigi-Manuelli-UNIGE-et-Lionel-Cavin-MHNG-au-synchrotron-de-Grenoble.jpg\" alt=\"Luigi Manuelli (unige) Et Lionel Cavin (mhng) Au Synchrotron De Grenoble\" class=\"wp-image-73299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Luigi-Manuelli-UNIGE-et-Lionel-Cavin-MHNG-au-synchrotron-de-Grenoble.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Luigi-Manuelli-UNIGE-et-Lionel-Cavin-MHNG-au-synchrotron-de-Grenoble-380x167.jpg 380w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Luigi-Manuelli-UNIGE-et-Lionel-Cavin-MHNG-au-synchrotron-de-Grenoble-520x228.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Luigi Manuelli (UNIGE) and Lionel Cavin (MHNG) at the Grenoble synchrotron (ESRF). <em>\u00a9 K.Dollman<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Fossil with Remarkable Preservation<\/h2>\n<p>The fossils, aged around 240 million years, were in exceptional condition, with preserved<a href=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/2024\/11\/archaeologists-uncover-a-previously-unknown-effect-of-tobacco-on-the-human-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13133\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>skeletal structures<\/strong><\/a> that had never been observed before. The use of synchrotron light\u2014high-energy radiation emitted by the particle accelerator\u2014enabled the researchers to virtually \u201c<strong>unwrap<\/strong>\u201d the fossils from the surrounding rock. This technique, known as \u201c<strong>virtual fossil preparation<\/strong>,\u201d created 3D <strong>models<\/strong> of the bones, which could then be analyzed in great detail.<\/p>\n<p>The team was able to identify a new species of coelacanth, which they named <strong>Graulia branchiodonta<\/strong>. The name \u201cGraulia\u201d is a reference to the <strong>Graoully<\/strong>, a mythical dragon from the folklore of Lorraine, while \u201c<strong>branchiodonta<\/strong>\u201d refers to the fish\u2019s large <strong>teeth<\/strong> located near its gills. This species is significant not only for its age but also for the quality of preservation, which provided insights into the <strong>anatomy<\/strong> and behavior of these ancient creatures.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"574\" alt=\"Coelacanth Fossil Partially Freed From The Rock Containing I\" class=\"wp-image-73301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Coelacanth-fossil-partially-freed-from-the-rock-containing-i-1200x574.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Coelacanth-fossil-partially-freed-from-the-rock-containing-i-380x182.jpg 380w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Coelacanth-fossil-partially-freed-from-the-rock-containing-i-520x249.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Coelacanth-fossil-partially-freed-from-the-rock-containing-i-1536x735.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Coelacanth-fossil-partially-freed-from-the-rock-containing-i-2048x979.jpg 2048w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Coelacanth-fossil-partially-freed-from-the-rock-containing-i-1200x574.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Coelacanth-fossil-partially-freed-from-the-rock-containing-i-1200x574.jpg\" alt=\"Coelacanth Fossil Partially Freed From The Rock Containing I\" class=\"wp-image-73301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Coelacanth-fossil-partially-freed-from-the-rock-containing-i-1200x574.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Coelacanth-fossil-partially-freed-from-the-rock-containing-i-380x182.jpg 380w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Coelacanth-fossil-partially-freed-from-the-rock-containing-i-520x249.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Coelacanth-fossil-partially-freed-from-the-rock-containing-i-1536x735.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Coelacanth-fossil-partially-freed-from-the-rock-containing-i-2048x979.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coelacanth fossil partially freed from the rock containing it. <em>\u00a9 P. Wagneur \u2013 MHNG<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Active and Unique Fish<\/h2>\n<p>The new species <strong>Graulia branchiodonta<\/strong> presents some fascinating characteristics. The juvenile specimens studied by the team exhibited highly developed <strong>sensory canals<\/strong>, which suggest that these fish were more <strong>active<\/strong> and possibly more agile than the two extant species of coelacanth, like <strong>Latimeria<\/strong>, known for its slow and sluggish movements. This characteristic could imply a different ecological niche or behavioral pattern, offering valuable clues into the lifestyle of this extinct species.<\/p>\n<p>Another remarkable feature of <strong>Graulia branchiodonta<\/strong> is its large <strong>gas bladder<\/strong>, a trait that is currently being investigated by the team. This gas-filled organ might have served various functions, including <strong>buoyancy regulation<\/strong>, respiration, and possibly even hearing. The exact function of this feature remains unclear, but researchers hope that further studies will shed light on this unique adaptation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"556\" alt=\"3d Rendering Of Graulia Branchiodonta Specimens After \u201cdigital\u201d Rock Removal.\" class=\"wp-image-73302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3D-rendering-of-Graulia-branchiodonta-specimens-after-digital-rock-removal-1200x556.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3D-rendering-of-Graulia-branchiodonta-specimens-after-digital-rock-removal-380x176.jpg 380w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3D-rendering-of-Graulia-branchiodonta-specimens-after-digital-rock-removal-520x241.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3D-rendering-of-Graulia-branchiodonta-specimens-after-digital-rock-removal-1536x711.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3D-rendering-of-Graulia-branchiodonta-specimens-after-digital-rock-removal-2048x948.jpg 2048w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3D-rendering-of-Graulia-branchiodonta-specimens-after-digital-rock-removal-1200x556.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3D-rendering-of-Graulia-branchiodonta-specimens-after-digital-rock-removal-1200x556.jpg\" alt=\"3d Rendering Of Graulia Branchiodonta Specimens After \u201cdigital\u201d Rock Removal.\" class=\"wp-image-73302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3D-rendering-of-Graulia-branchiodonta-specimens-after-digital-rock-removal-1200x556.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3D-rendering-of-Graulia-branchiodonta-specimens-after-digital-rock-removal-380x176.jpg 380w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3D-rendering-of-Graulia-branchiodonta-specimens-after-digital-rock-removal-520x241.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3D-rendering-of-Graulia-branchiodonta-specimens-after-digital-rock-removal-1536x711.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3D-rendering-of-Graulia-branchiodonta-specimens-after-digital-rock-removal-2048x948.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">3D rendering of Graulia branchiodonta specimens after \u201cdigital\u201d rock removal. <em>\u00a9 L. Manuelli \u2013 MHNG<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Bright Future for Paleontological Research<\/h2>\n<p>The use of <strong>particle accelerators<\/strong> like the ESRF in Grenoble opens up new possibilities for <strong>paleontologists<\/strong>. The level of detail provided by synchrotron imaging enables researchers to study fossils in a way that was previously impossible, revealing fine anatomical features that were once hidden. <\/p>\n<p>The team at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geneve.com\/en\/attractions\/detail\/museum-of-natural-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Geneva Natural History Museum<\/a><\/strong> (MHNG), in collaboration with the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and researchers from the Senckenberg Research Institute in Frankfurt, Germany, continues to work on coelacanth fossils from the <strong>Triassic period<\/strong>. These studies aim to uncover more about the <strong>evolutionary path<\/strong> of coelacanths and their adaptation strategies during a time of significant environmental change.<\/p>\n<p>In the words of Luigi Manuelli, a researcher at UNIGE and a co-author of the study, \u201c<strong>These results allow us to reconstruct the skeleton of these fish with a level of detail never before achieved for this type of fossil<\/strong>.\u201d Manuelli\u2019s work, along with that of <strong>paleontologist<\/strong> Lionel Cavin from MHNG, marks a significant leap forward in the field of <strong>paleontological imaging<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The research, published in <em>PlosOne<\/em>, has the potential to reshape our understanding of the biodiversity of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/2024\/12\/discovery-ancient-sea-creature-dinosaurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"73176\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ancient oceans<\/a><\/strong> and could offer crucial insights into the evolutionary history of <strong>vertebrates<\/strong>. As new fossil discoveries continue, the use of advanced technology like synchrotron radiation will likely uncover even more secrets from Earth\u2019s <strong>prehistoric<\/strong> past.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/2024\/12\/scientists-uncover-240-million-year-old-extinct-species-using-particle-accelerator\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A team of scientists has unveiled a new species of coelacanth, a rare fish often referred to as a \u2018living fossil.\u2019 This groundbreaking discovery was made possible by the use &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=136045\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8628],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-136045","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-science","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136045","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=136045"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136045\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=136045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=136045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=136045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}