Discovery of ‘Punk’ and ‘Emo’ fossils challenges our understanding of ancient molluscs

Researchers have unearthed two fossils, named Punk and Emo, revealing that ancient molluscs were more complex and adaptable than previously known.

Molluscs are one of life’s most diverse animal groups and analysis of the rare 430 million year old fossils is challenging long-held views on their early origins.

The fossils dating from the Silurian period were retrieved from Herefordshire and shed…