Image: ScienceDailyScientists finally solved the mystery of Earth's greatest mass extinction
• Scientists have identified the cause of Earth's greatest mass extinction, explaining why modern beaches are dominated by clams and snails rather than brachiopods. • The study reveals that warming oceans and plummeting oxygen levels eliminated species unable to adapt their body plans and metabolisms to the harsh conditions. • This discovery is significant as it demonstrates how specific biological traits determine survival during global environmental crises.
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