Ancient Treasure Unearthed: Remarkable 280-Million-Year-Old Fossils Found in Western Australia

An image that has recently gone viral on social media depicts a well-preserved set of fossils from a marine creature that lived 280 million years ago. But what was this animal exactly?

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The fossils in question are those of Jimbacrinus crinoids, or sea lilies, and were found in Western Australia. These marine creatures lived approximately 280 million years ago, during the Permian period, and their fossils provide valuable insights into the evolution and diversity of life on Earth.

The fossils were first brought to the attention of the wider public through an image that circulated widely on social media. The image shows them arranged in a pattern that suggests they had been buried in sedimentary rock in their natural habitat. The fossils were reportedly found near Gascoyne Junction, a remote area in Western Australia that is known for its geological diversity.