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Marine animals first colonized empty seashells about 470 million years ago

Marine animals first colonized empty seashells about 470 million years ago
Phys.org Wednesday 22 July 2026, 23:00 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

An international study led by researchers from the University of Tartu shows that approximately 470 million years ago, a significant ecological change took place in the world's oceans: For the first time, the interiors of empty mollusk shells began to be used as habitats. This marked the emergence of a new ecological niche and was a crucial step in the development of a marine ecosystem similar to today's.

An international study led by researchers from the University of Tartu shows that approximately 470 million years ago, a significant ecological change took place in the world's oceans: For the first time, the interiors of empty mollusk shells began to be used as habitats. This marked the emergence of a new ecological niche and was a crucial step in the development of a marine ecosystem similar to today's.
the University of Tartu (ORG)
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