New Trilobite Fossils Discovered in Thailand Shed Light on Ancient Supercontinent Gondwana

The fossils, found in layers of tuff rock, provide unique insights into Earth's geological history and help solve a longstanding geographical puzzle.

Researchers have discovered 10 new species of trilobite fossils on the Thai island of Ko Tarutao, dating back 490 million years.
The trilobite fossils were found in layers of a rock known as tuff, which contains zircon crystals that can be used to date the fossils.
The discovery of these trilobites, some of which have been found in other parts of the world but never in Thailand, helps solve an ancient geographical puzzle related to the ancient supercontinent Gondwana.
The fossils were found on the coast of an island that is part of a UNESCO geopark site, encouraging international teams of scientists to work in the area.
The discovery provides unique insights into Earth’s geological history and could help researchers better understand parts of the world like China, Australia, and North America where similar fossils have been found.