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15 living fossils that outlasted the dinosaurs entirely
The article highlights species like horseshoe crabs, nautiluses, sturgeon, and lampreys that have remained largely unchanged for hundreds of millions of years despite mass extinctions. These organisms are described as 'living fossils' due to their remarkable adaptability and survival through extreme environmental changes.
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