Ancient underwater canyon formations in South Australia's Flinders Ranges

Ancient Underwater Canyons in South Australia Linked to Early Complex Life

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Researchers from Adelaide University have found that ancient sea-level changes carved underwater canyons in South Australia's Flinders Ranges hundreds of millions of years ago. These geological formations contributed to environmental conditions that preserved some of the earliest complex life, including the Ediacaran biota. This discovery provides new insights into the environmental context of early animal life on Earth.

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