Coelacanths from the Middle Triassic of Switzerland and the pace of actinistian evolution

A comprehensive analysis of Middle Triassic coelacanths from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Monte San Giorgio reveals significant insights into the evolutionary pace of actinistian fish. This study, part of a broader project, examines fossilized coelacanth material from the Besano Formation in Switzerland, housed at the University of Zurich. The research aims to compare and describe these specimens, contributing to our understanding of their evolutionary trajectory. While Latimeria chalumnae was once thought to be an ancestor of four-legged vertebrates, this study focuses on clarifying its actual evolutionary position and pace, addressing ongoing debates in paleontology.

Christophe Ferrante, R. M. (2017). Coelacanths from the Middle Triassic of Switzerland and the pace of actinistian evolution. Research & Knowledge, 3, 2. https://doi.org/10.14456/RANDK.2017.28