In Depth As a relative to Haikouichthys and Myllokunmingia, Zhongjianichthys is widely considered to have been a very primitive fish. Zhongjianichthys still lacked scales that are commonly seen in modern fish, and may have instead had a smooth skin texture similar to that of a hagfish. Further Reading – A paleontological perspective of vertebrate origin. … Read more
Myllokunmingia: Research Database Chordata (Vertebrata) · Early Cambrian (~525 MYA) · Asia — China (Yunnan Province, Chengjiang) Research Note: Myllokunmingia is one of the earliest known vertebrates from the Cambrian explosion — a critical taxon for understanding the origin and early evolution of vertebrates. Research Finding Status Grade Year Method Citation Impact Chen … Read more
Haikouichthys: Research Database Theropoda · Cretaceous · Unknown Research Note: Haikouichthys was a theropoda from the Cretaceous of Unknown, providing important data on prehistoric life and ecosystem dynamics. Research Finding Status Grade Year Method Citation Impact Shu Morris Han 2003: Haikouichthys and related taxa Nature Confirmed A 2003 Fossil Shu Morris Han, Nature … Read more