The Cretaceous period witnessed a remarkable diversity of clam shrimp (Spinicaudata), whose fossil record provides unparalleled insights into evolutionary history and palaeoenvironmental conditions.

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Using shells from the recent fossil record, researchers have determine that interactions between predator and prey in the northern Adriatic Sea have significantly declined due to human activity. If ...