Latvian Researchers Discover New Devonian Lungfish Species Named After Deity Jumis

Scientists from the University of Latvia, collaborating with international paleontologists, have identified a previously unknown lungfish species in Kurzeme's Upper Devonian deposits, naming it after the traditional Latvian god Jumis.

9 Sept, 11:01 — 9 Sept, 11:01

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Previously unknown ancient fish fossil discovered in Latvia

Researchers from the University of Latvia (LU), in collaboration with Swedish and Australian palaeontologists, have discovered a previously unknown species of lungfish in Upper Devonian deposits in Kurzeme, the University of Latvia has announced.

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Latvijā atklāta jauna devona perioda plaušzivju suga un nosaukta par godu Jumim

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Latvian Researchers Discover New Devonian Lungfish Species Named After Deity Jumis

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Previously unknown ancient fish fossil discovered in Latvia

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Latvijā atklāta jauna devona perioda plaušzivju suga un nosaukta par godu Jumim

Previously unknown ancient fish fossil discovered in Latvia

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