Ice Age survivors or stranded travellers? A new subterranean species discovered in Canada

Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - 11:40 in Paleontology & Archaeology

The discovery of a new to science species of rare and primitive arthropod in a cave that was covered by a thick ice sheet until recently is certain to raise questions. Researchers describe a new species of cave-dwelling, insect-like dipluran from the island of Vancouver (Canada) and discuss its origin.

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