Pauline Avibella 425m-year-old fossil 'a new species'
Fossils discovered of 425m-year-old tiny shrimp-like creatures are of a species new to science, say experts. Found in Herefordshire, the invertebrates were preserved by volcanic ash when the UK had a subtropical climate. The fossils show the animals' shells and soft tissues, such as eyes and limbs, the Leicester experts say. Prof David Siveter said the species, named Pauline Avibella in honour of his late wife, was a rare discovery. Read more