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450-million-year-old spider relative fossil found in fool's gold

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Fossil arthropod dating back 450 million years offers remarkable insights into the evolution of ancient creatures.

The species, named Lomankus edgecombei, was unearthed at the famous Beecher's Trilobite Bed in New York State .

The fossil is preserved in three dimensions due to a unique natural process involving iron pyrite, also known as 'fool's gold', which infiltrated the remains after the animal's death.

Lomankus edgecombei offers valuable clues to better understand how arthropods developed front appendages to control their environment and capture prey.

The fossil offers a portal into the natural world 450 million years ago , providing clues about what life on Earth looked like during that time.

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