Survival Struggle of a Predator During Earth's Worst Extinction Revealed by Fossils

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Survival Struggle of a Predator During Earth's Worst Extinction Revealed by Fossils
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Fossils of a predator from the Permian period, known as Lystrosaurus, reveal its desperate struggle to survive during Earth's worst extinction event. The fossils show evidence of injuries and deformities that suggest the predator had to adapt to changing conditions and compete for resources. This adaptation and survival of Lystrosaurus played a crucial role in the evolution of mammals.

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