Prototaxites Fossil From Aberdeenshire Joins Museum Collection

Fossil dating 410 million years old identified as ‘new form of life' goes on display at Scots museum

Prototaxites fossils are neither plant or fungus.

Prototaxites fossil from Aberdeenshire joins museum collection

Researchers say the fossil found in Aberdeenshire is neither plant nor fungus as previously thought.

410-million-year-old fossil 'which defies classification' enters museum collection

A 410 million year-old fossil from Aberdeenshire which scientists have identified as being a ‘new’ form of life, distinct from plants…